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Holy Week Prayer Station - Wednesday, April 8
April 08, 2020
I awoke this morning to a number of emails, one of the most powerful was this from CE Intern and UKirk student Katie Lee: "I love John Prine. Maybe it's the way he hates war or his compassion for people on the periphery. His songs don't hold back any punches,...
Holy Week Prayer Station - Tuesday, April 7
April 07, 2020
Listen to the song "In the Blood" by John Mayer. Follow along with the lyrics below. How much of my mother has my mother left in me? How much of my love will be insane to some degree? And what about this feeling that I'm never good enough? Will it wash out in...
Holy Week Prayer Station - Monday, April 6
April 06, 2020
Search through your house for a beloved object. Maybe a worn-out stuffed animal, the quilt your grandmother made, or that elementary school art project your child gave you. Find it and hold it. Take a moment and write down how this object makes you feel. Why do you love it? Di...
Dec 12: What Does Silence Sound Like?
December 12, 2019
The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. T...
Dec 11: Times of Silence
December 11, 2019
This past year has utterly transformed me—during it I have experienced the devastating depths of grief, the height of joy, personal endurance and determination, and the insanity of traveling 14 times over the span of 11 months. Between grief, joy, determination, and trav...
Dec 10: Luke 2:14
December 10, 2019
A multitude of heavenly hosts praised God and said: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men." (Luke 2:14) We often think of peace as a quiet, restful place. Recently, I found a sign on one of the WPC refrigerators which reads, "Peace, i...
Dec 9: Passage from Revelations of Divine Love
December 09, 2019
In this vision he also showed a little thing, the size of a hazel-nut in the palm of my hand, and it was as round as a ball. I looked at it with my mind's eye and thought, "What can this be?" and the answer came to me, "It is all that is made." I won...
Dec 8: The Gift of Peace
December 08, 2019
This blessing is a gift to you—a gift of the light of peace. Listen, this gift sings in your ear, listen to my voice. In the longing for rest from the clanging noise of destruction, carry this light of peace to the holy mountain. Dare to climb to the highest peak, for there...
Dec 7: Ezekiel 37
December 07, 2019
"Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord." (Ez...
Dec 6: A Season for Everything
December 06, 2019
There's a season for everything and a time for every matter under the heavens: a time for giving birth and a time for dying, a time for planting and a time for uprooting what was planted, a time for killing and a time for healing, a time for tearing down and a time for buil...
December 5
December 05, 2019
Your compassion is our deliverance Hear the earth's cries and revive it again Though we fall short, you still keep your promise Make yourself known to all women and men Bring us your justice to drown our vengeance Bring us your glory to take down our pride In our worship,...
Dec 4: God with Us, Even in The Darkest Times
December 04, 2019
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 I went from being a Navy wife in London to being a single mother raising 2 children alone back in South Dakota. I supported them working as the charge R.N. on a ...
Dec 3: Grieving Indifference
December 03, 2019
Grief has been on my mind because I have been so angry with the world. More often than not, my history classes are filled with stories of violence, bloodshed, and genocide. I recently read a diary of Moshe Flinker, a young teenager killed in the Holocaust, and he reflected on the...
Dec 2: Putting on the Armor of Light
December 02, 2019
"The night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light." (Romans 13:12) Over the past year, I have had the privilege of serving with an ecumenical prison ministry team. Spending time in a maximum-secur...
Dec 1: The Gift of Hope; The Gift of Grief
December 01, 2019
This blessing is a gift to you—a gift of the light of hope. It is perhaps the hardest candle to carry, for it reminds all who bask in its light that the darkness is still present. Hope and darkness exist together, seated alongside each other. Do you dare to sit in the dark ...
April 10, 2019
What is spirit? In the Scriptures, the word "spirit" also can be translated from both Hebrew and Greek as breath or wind. When I see the wind moving the leaves in the trees, I think of God's unseen presence in the world. American theologian Georgia Harkness desc...
April 10, 2019
Wishing for a big brother champion seems common among kids of all generations. When I was young, I thought Superman and Batman could put down any nemesis of Gotham City. Later, my kids saw Luke Skywalker call in Yoda and The Force to levitate sky raiders and light sabers, shoot d...
April 10, 2019
And the Spirit immediately drove [Jesus] out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him. (Mark 1:12b-13) I have a confession to make: my pet peeve phrase is "frozen chosen.&rdquo...
April 03, 2019
Well, it's almost Lent and this means it is time for me to be thirsty again. This feeling of thirst will be at times physical, but also a spiritual thirst in contemplating my relationship with God. The Catholic faith was my upbringing as a child and it was common to &ldquo...
They Offered Him Sour Wine?
April 03, 2019
Beaten, exhausted, famished, and nailed to a cross. Of all the terrible physical sensations Jesus felt on that final day as a human on Earth, thirst was the one that He finally expressed. And he was offered sour wine? Vinegar? I confess to having interpreted this passage through...
Despair, Fulfillment, Hope
April 03, 2019
After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfill the scripture), "I am thirsty." (John 19:28) For me, being "thirsty" isn't a big deal. My mouth becomes dry and I quickly find a way to quench my thirst. I ope...
March 27, 2019
My oldest child is going to be finishing high school in June. I have been dreading this day since I took her last first day of school picture. She will move on to college in another town and not be around every day. This is going tosuch an adjustment for all of us. She always let...
March 27, 2019
Abandoned by Jews and betrayed by Judas, Jesus was nailed to a wooden cross. Suffering excruciating pain and with darkness creeping in, Jesus cried out "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27: 46) Why did Jesus utter those words? Did he believe that G...
March 27, 2019
How does one find God when one feels like they have lost even themselves? It's a question I struggle with almost daily as I struggle with anxiety and depression. There is a darkness that seems impregnable and it turns me inward, away from those I love, even from God. I doub...
March 20, 2019
Recently, I decided to take an online class about vocational discernment that was offered to my YAV class. Because I wasn't working enough hours at the time, I decided to sign up because I love a good opportunity to learn more about myself. Of course, the moment the course starte...
March 20, 2019
This Lenten season, we are constantly reminded of the everlasting relationship we have with God. We are always thinking of ways to push ourselves to be better people and better Christians. So often we spend our Lenten time looking forward to the resurrection of Christ and to the ...
March 20, 2019
Here, have some more! Here we are! Here it is! Here! (Present and Accounted For) Here is such an exciting word, even when on the long road trip, "Finally here!" is a wonderful thing to hear. We long for God's reign to be HERE and now, we hope that joy is HERE in our worship...
March 13, 2019
Remembering can be tricky. I think I was about 8 years old when I used to walk along the country road with Papa. He walked very slowly, but it may have just been that I walked so much faster. The days were always sunny and warm when I visited my grandparents, and there were so ma...
Homeless Students in Williamsburg
March 13, 2019
In Williamsburg, homelessness shows its face in subtle ways: makeshift tents near the railroad tracks, piles of clothing in the woods off Richmond Road and motel rooms serving as temporary housing. For several hundred Williamsburg-area students, homelessness is also a very...
No Day But Today
March 13, 2019
"There's only now, there's only here Give in to love or live in fear No other path, No other way No day but today" These lyrics were written by Jonathan D. Larson, creator of the wildly popular musical, Rent. Larson is almost known more for his untimely death, as ...
Comprehending Grace
March 08, 2019
Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them;...
The Path to Reconciliation
March 07, 2019
As we begin our Lenten journey, it is appropriate to think about the term "forgiveness." After all, Jesus died for the forgiveness of sins, not just in that moment on the cross, but for all time. Thus, God's grace was freely given – a gift, not to be earne...
In The Business of Forgiveness
March 06, 2019
The word forgive is defined as to excuse for a fault or an offense. Ever since my husband died five years ago from liver cancer; I have become a woman in the "forgiving business." When a doctor or professional appointment is running late, I try to be understanding and...
Michael Gibson Selected as First WPC Organ Scholar
January 15, 2019
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church is in the business of empowering and inspiring the next generation of Christian worship. Our Christian Education, UKirk, and Music ministries serve to both educate and excite young people to lead the church in the twenty-first century. We&rsquo...
Lessons & Carols: A Time to Prepare and Immerse
November 30, 2018
There is perhaps no busier time of year than the 30ish days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stores become busier and lines become longer. Traffic picks up. Parties and celebrations become scheduled throughout the week and weekend. End of year reports are due. Finals are rapid...
Lessons & Carols: A Chance to Pause and Reflect
November 23, 2018
Thanksgiving is by far my most favorite of all the holidays. I fly home to Texas every year I can manage for Thanksgiving because there is no one I want to be with more than my family and enjoying our traditions. From enjoying cinnamon rolls while watching the Macy's Thanks...
Heritage and Healing Through a Service of Lessons & Carols
November 17, 2018
I've been mulling over the word "heritage" for a few weeks now. I recently spent time at an evangelical conference in Montreat, NC called "Evolving Faith," and found myself soaking in the words of each speaker and basking in every 15-20 minute prayer...
Rise Against Hunger: Where Did It Go?
September 14, 2018
In late November, 2017, a container holding 285,120 meals was shipped by Rise Against Hunger to its partner, ORPHANetwork an organization that nourishes lives through food assistance and other services in Nicaragua. The 50,112 meals we packaged the previous month were a part of t...
Pastor's Perspective: An Exciting Time of Year
September 07, 2018
I stopped into Staples last week to pick up a new printer cartridge and it was a flurry of activity and sales going on. You know this time of year parents are taking their children shopping with a long list from the new teacher: Bic pens, Ticonderoga pencils, three subject notebo...
Building a Church: A History of Our Guatemala Partnership
August 31, 2018
Williamsburg Presbyterian Church began its road to Guatemala in the summer of 2011. Christian Outreach and Christian Education ministries searched for a meaningful Presbyterian mission that could lead to a relationship with brothers and sisters in Central America. After some rese...
Pastor's Perspective: Prayer During Lent
February 23, 2018
Prayer is a vital practice during the Lenten Season. Often, we take these weeks of Lent to revitalize and focus our discipline of prayer. Prayer is a way we open ourselves to God and respond to God's desire to be in communion with us. Most of the time when we think of prayer we t...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/24
December 24, 2017
Away in a manager, no crib for His bed, The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay, Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/23
December 23, 2017
A month or so ago now, as we prepared for Thanksgiving, our children made snack bags for those who were in need for Art Sunday. Here are some of the bags. You'll notice a lot of hearts on them, as the kids were not just sending food, but love as well. We know that food is...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/22
December 22, 2017
Love is complicated and complex. One of the biggest Levitical laws is "Love your neighbor as yourself" and is attached to not holding grudges. A rabbinical story in the Book of Legends examines this command by saying that it is not enough to just act differently bec...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/21
December 21, 2017
Advent reminds us that we have the opportunity to reflect the love and peace of Christ. In every life there are regrets – what my father used to call the 'woulda, coulda, shouldas'. Honestly, in every day there are regrets! But the antithesis of regret is f...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/20
December 20, 2017
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." –Hebrews 10:24-25 "God is a verb, not a n...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/19
December 19, 2017
"Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophecy in part, but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. When I was...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/18
December 18, 2017
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see—I a...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/17
December 17, 2017
Joy to the World! The Lord is come Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and heaven and nature sing. This is one of the most favored hymns at Christmastime. Take a second and think ...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/16
December 16, 2017
Joy to the world! The Lord has come! What does it mean to be joyful? We are joyful today because the Messiah has entered the world! Can you make a joyful noise unto the Lord? Shout: "Joy to the world!" Now sing: "Joy to the world!" Stomp your feet...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/15
December 15, 2017
A certain man had two sons. The younger son said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the inheritance.' Then the father divided his estate between them. Soon afterward, the younger son gathered everything together and took a trip to a land far away. There, he w...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/14
December 14, 2017
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them as their God; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying an...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/13
December 13, 2017
Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. – Jeremiah 29:12 Let me share with you a story of Immanuel … The summer after 10th grade, I attended a retreat with my youth group in the mountains of Colorado. One evening, the speaker c...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/12
December 12, 2017
Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door is opened. Who among you will give your children a stone when they ask for bread?...
Daily Advent Devotional - 12/11
December 11, 2017
I've told this story many times, but it bears repeating. Many years ago my then boyfriend took me home to Virginia to meet his family and to see where he grew up. He brought me to a beautiful park, acting rather nervously, and I just knew he was going to propose. I decided ...
Daily Advent Devotional - 11/30
November 30, 2017
"And in that region, there were shepherds out in the field keeping watch over their flocks by night." - Luke 2:8 While listening to the sermon titled "Anger Management", I reflected on my commitment to write a devotion for advent. I thought about the sh...
Daily Advent Devotional - 11/29
November 29, 2017
And it happened when [David] the king was dwelling in his house and the LORD had granted him respite all around from his enemies, that the king said to Nathan the prophet, "See, pray, I dwell in a cedarwood house while the Ark of God dwells within curtains." And Natha...
Daily Advent Devotional - 11/28
November 28, 2017
In Advent the readings from the Old Testament include passages from Isaiah. Isaiah is where we look for the promise of the Messiah to come and bring salvation to "the people who walk in great darkness." It is also where we find images of God's coming kingdom whe...
Daily Advent Devotional - 11/27
November 27, 2017
And Mary said, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his nam...
Prayer of Petition - October 29, 2017
October 30, 2017
Heavens and earth may—and will!—pass away, O Lord, along with all living things which inhabit them; but, through the person and work of Jesus, you are bringing into existence new heavens and a new earth and a reclaimed and renewed humanity. Though the heavens vanish l...
Prayer of Petition - October 15, 2017
October 23, 2017
You are the One, O God, to whom each of us is ultimately responsible. We came from you at birth. We return to you at death. We belong to you in life. In Jesus Christ you have redeemed us from sin and called us to live day by day as he lived, loving you wit...
Prayer of Petition - October 22, 2017
October 23, 2017
Dear Lord and creator of the universe, we thank you for all of your handiwork which we take for granted. We thank you for the morning sun which nudges us from are sleep. We thank you for the rain which blankets us in wetness. We marvel at the interdependence of all the creatures ...
Prayers of Petition - September 24, 2017
September 25, 2017
Lord, you have called your church, as you called Israel of old, to be your vineyard in the world, producing good fruit worthy of your character and purposes. You have called us to be branches of the vine which is Christ, standing for what is good and true and loving in a world b...
Prayers of Petition - September 17, 2017
September 18, 2017
In life and in death, we belong to you O Lord. We are so grateful that you have called us your very own and that everything in our life and even our death is lived out under your watchful care. You are with us in the everyday activities of our lives. You wake ...
Prayers of Petition September 10, 2017
September 10, 2017
Beloved God, we praise you for this beautiful morning, from sunshine, to crisp winds, to lush fauna all around us, reminding us that all creation joins in praising you. We feel this new season of life upon us, with the bustle of the William and Mary campus as our sleepy town wake...
Prayers of Petition August 27,2017
August 28, 2017
Loving Creator, we find ourselves in awe of the world around us. We see evidence of creation praising you, in the swaying of branches in the Spirit's breeze, waving arms of praise to you. We feel the sun's rays warming our faces and see plants unfurling to lift their ...
Prayers of Petition - August 13, 2017
August 14, 2017
O God of newness, we are grateful for the sunrise of this new day, for our spirits are in need of rebirth and renewal, and every day reminds us of that promise. O Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayers. God you remind us that fear is the greatest enemy to love. We are reminded o...
Is it Friday already?
July 21, 2017
Day 6 And now, the moment you have all been waiting for… the Chorister's Guild Day Awards have been presented and the winners are (drum roll): Day 1 – Most Confusing Day 2 – Most Overwhelming Day 3 – Most Emotional ...
Practice, practice, practice!
July 20, 2017
Day 5 Prayer – We have been learning about how to make prayer more accessible and interactive for children. Today, we got a chance to design our own multi-sensory children's prayer, complete with actions and sound effects! I was so impressed with every group'...
A lot of music and a song of grace...
July 19, 2017
Day 4 I have been exposed to so much new music this week through multiple "Reading Sessions". Each faculty member picked three pieces they wanted to share with us and led the whole group through them. Because the music is specifically geared toward use with children&...
Friends made, and tears shed...
July 18, 2017
Day 3 Let me just tell you about my amazing, talented, fun-loving suitemates. We are all Year 1s and Karol Kimmell, one of the faculty at the Institute, put us together in the same suite because she stalked us on Facebook and found out that we are all young moms with children ...
"My soul is on fire, but my body is tired..."
July 17, 2017
Day 2 That was my suitemate's way of describing how she felt at the end of Day 2 and I could not agree more. Our schedule today was packed full of courses. The faculty here are excellent models for an effective teaching method, which means that I don't get to sit a...
A little overwhelmed, but mostly excited...
July 16, 2017
Day 1 My first few hours at the Choristers Guild Institute at Wingate University can only be described as hectic. My brother and I drove around the entire campus multiple times in search of the registration table. I received a schedule that was full-to-the-brim with courses li...
Prayer of Petition July 16, 2017
July 16, 2017
Provider God, we praise you for such a beautiful and cool morning. The morning breeze is such as welcome relief from the heat these past several days, and we delight in seeing the works of your hands around us, from the green leaves on trees, to the vibrant blooms, to the clouds ...
June 28, 2017
Praise be to you, O God, for calling the church into being through the power of your Holy Spirit and for establishing your Son, Jesus, as its Head. Thanks be to you for evangelists and apostles by whose witness and writings the c...
PRAYERS OF PETITION June 18, 2017
June 19, 2017
Loving God, we come before you today, so deeply grateful for sunshine after all the rain. We love hearing birds singing to each other, and our souls join in with their chorus praising you, Our Beloved Creator. But God, we feel those rain storms and clouds still hanging over us, ...
PRAYERS OF PETITION May 28, 2017
June 01, 2017
Almighty and all-merciful God, on this Memorial Day weekend we lift up to you with admiration for their courage and with great sadness for their deaths in late youth and early adulthood the soldiers, sailors, marines and flyers who have died in our nation's wars at ...
Guatemala - Learning about ourselves
May 31, 2017
What have I learned about myself so far? Well to my surprise I've learned a lot of things this past few months. This mission trip means a lot to me, to many of my peers, and most definitely to the wonderful people in Chajul. I've learned that I am very nervous about ...
Why I'm Returning to Guatemala
May 28, 2017
Returning to Chajul Last year's trip to Guatemala was pretty eye opening. As any of the other members of last year's trip will tell you, being completely immersed in a different culture really changes your perspective. A big question that I've been asked i...
Guatemala Blog
May 25, 2017
Why I Want to Go Back I grew up in the Presbyterian Church. Most people know that. What you might not know is that I also spent my most formative spiritual years (17 – 22) attending charismatic, conservative, evangelical youth groups and churches. You also might not know ...
Guatemala Blog - What I'm Excited About
May 23, 2017
This post was written by one of our Adult Leaders, Lauren: Mission work provides an opportunity to reconnect with God. Being placed in a foreign environment to assist those who we will often have a language barrier with, requires a certain reliance on God. I am excited for...
Prayer of Petition May 21, 2017
May 22, 2017
Creator God, you have made the whole world and everything in it, you are the Lord of heaven and earth. Everywhere we look in creation we see your glory, in the warmth of the spring sun bringing forth dazzling flowers and lush green leaves of new life. We see you in th...
Guatemalan Culture
May 16, 2017
Culture in Guatemala is a mixture of Mayan and Spanish influences. It has many Spanish influences in some of their foods and in the predominantly Christian side of the religion, but it also has very strong Mayan influences that have survived hundreds of years, such as the languag...
Guatemala Blog (Book Review)
May 15, 2017
Love in a Fearful Land Love in a Fearful Land by Henri Nouwen is about unfaltering faith and love towards God. It follows two men's journeys, Stan Rother and John Vesey during a violent and destructive time in Guatemala. It shows the details of love, prayer, martyrdom, and...
Prayer of Petition May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017
Loving God, we praise you for this beautiful day. We praise you for the shining sun, for the plants in full bloom, for the light that has broken through the darkness of raincloud and storm. It is in these blessings that we ground ourselves, and are reminded of your presence with ...
Going To Guatemala
May 10, 2017
To go out of the country is a luxury to me. If I ever go on a trip, it is most likely in Virginia or Florida. In effect, going to Guatemala already excites me. I love exploring new things and going to new places. I do realize that this isn't exactly a vacation, but I'm stil...
Prayer of Petition April 30, 2017
May 01, 2017
Lord Jesus Christ, although you were indeed worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing, you did not ask for any of those attributes as you lived among us in the flesh, nor do you ask for any of them as you now live among us in the Spi...
Watch this space for Prayers of Petition
April 27, 2017
Beginning Monday, May 1, and each Monday thereafter, the Prayer of Petition from the previous day's worship service will be posted here.
Prayers of the People - April 9
April 10, 2017
Prayers of the People – Palm Sunday, 2017 Precious Lord, we praise you for this day, for with the sunshine and beautiful weather it is easy for us to lift up our voices in shouts of "Hosanna!" Our souls have so longed for the beauty of life and creation aro...
Walking Together - Simplicity
March 21, 2017
Our third communal discipline is the focus of Jesus when he states in Matthew 6:19, "Do not store up treasures on earth . . . for where your treasure is there your heart will be also," reminding us that freedom isn't found in what we have, but through simplicity...
Walking Together - Celebration
March 13, 2017
At first, our second communal discipline may seem out of place in Lent, but it acts as a natural extension of our first (Confession) and thus is essential to being a spiritual community. Both confession and celebration are based in God's grace. Just as confession makes ...
Introducing the 2017 Guatemala Team
March 12, 2017
We have now had two training meetings for the 2017 Guatemala Team. The 2017 trip is focused on bringing our youth into a broader understanding of our partnership, their place within the global community, and how God is moving in their lives and throughout the world.  ...
Walking Together - Confession
February 28, 2017
James 5:16 says "Confess your sins one to another." The call to confess communally is not about receiving forgiveness but rather about recognizing ourselves of needing the forgiveness of others. The act of confession is one of humility and vulnerability, i...
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Last week I met with a company to discuss their transition into a full-featured CRM (Customer Relationship Management) environment. Currently, they're primarily using Act and pen and paper to track their thousands of contacts. Obviously, this is unacceptable. Post-it notes and napkins aren't exactly efficient.
Their story is a typical one: for years, they've been meaning to step into a CRM – to move forward into a new age of efficiency and clarity – but they've never been able to pull the trigger on any solution. Like most organizations, they've been paralyzed by two competing fantasies – one of idealized success and one of catastrophic failure. The fantasy of failure is an easy one to understand: what if they step into a problematic system that ruins their company as whole? (After all, fear of commitment is not unique to 30-something year-old bachelors) Fortunately, this distopian fantasy is not hard to overcome, we deal with it so often in our everyday decision-making that we can see it for what it is – a phantom materialized by simple fear.
Fortunately, this distopian fantasy is not hard to overcome, we deal with it so often in our everyday decision-making that we can see it for what it is – a phantom materialized by simple fear.
The fantasy of success, however, is much harder to pin down. In fact, it is this delusional idealism that has been plaguing this company the most. Every time they're about to choose a system to implement, they start comparing it to this utopian fantasy. Sure, this CRM can track my contacts and how I've communicated with them, but it doesn't plug directly into my phone system; Or Salesforce is great for tracking most of the process, but does it sync with my coffee maker to make me coffee once a lead has been successfully converted. The more time they spend thinking about the solution, the more ridiculous the utopia looks.
So, how does someone break free from the shackles of fantasy? Well, like everything, I think the trick is to think logically. In Part 2 of this post, I will break down how I would organize my thoughts in order to make an informed decision on choosing the right technical solution (in this case, picking a CRM).

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Shorthanded Poker, an Untapped Gold Mine
Feuled by seemingly nonstop television coverage and internet access in nearly every house, internet Texas Hold 'em is exploding. There are dozens of online poker rooms, with over 75,000 players often playing at the most popular site, Party Poker. While there is money to be made everywhere, the shorthanded games offer some of the best opportunities to make a healthy living.
The standard poker table in an online poker room has ten seats. However, the poker rooms also offer shorthanded games where a maximum of six players sit at the table. The rules of the game are the same, but the strategies employed should be vastly different to take advantage of the different conditions. I liken it to tennis?singles and doubles are similar, but to be an effective doubles player one must approach the game with a vastly different mindset.
The most important component to playing winning poker, whether it be shorthanded or at full tables, is starting hand selection. The vast majority of starting hands are losers in the long run. There is a limit poker concept called Expected Value (EV) which is basically the number of big bets a player can expect to win per hand if he were to play that hand thousands of times. A positive EV hand is one that will make money for you in the long run and winning Texas Hold 'em players stick with these starting hands.
In shorthanded games, many of the hands that are -EV at a ten man table become profitable. The reason for this is that with fewer opponents there is a lower probability of running up against a really strong hand. Because of this fact, thousands of players gravitate from the full tables to the 6-man variety. This is why our opportunity lies at the smaller tables. There is a very high correlation between these players' lack of adherence to sound starting hands and poor post-flop play. These players tend to lack sound fundamentals in all facets of their games.
We know that the competition is weak at 6-max tables, but how do we take advantage of it? Two words: controlled aggression. When we have a solid hand, we must raise and bet. Timidity is a mortal sin in shorthanded games. Simple mathematics will prove this point. An unpaired hand will miss the flop over sixty percent of the time. If we've raised and isolated ourselves to one opponent, the odds are in our favor that he has no pair after the flop. So, whether we've hit the flop or not, we have a good chance of winning the pot with a bet right there. If we've raised with a solid hand, we are probably in the driver's seat when both players have hit the flop, both players have missed and we have hit and they have missed. Only when we miss and they hit are we in trouble.
The hands we choose to play or raise depend on many factors: the number of opponents, the style of play of our opponents, the skill of our opponents, and most importantly our position. It's a vast generalization, but in general it's usually not prudent to enter the pot unless you're holding a pair or two cards nine or higher. If we are the first to enter the pot and a couple of players have folded, most of these hands should be raised. Remember, if we are given the chance to raise and isolate to one opponent, we are in a commanding position. This is often possible at a tight table or in a "blind stealing" position?one of the last to act in a pot that has not been entered.
This has been just a brief introduction to the opportunities present at shorthanded play. Many players avoid playing shorthanded due to their unfamiliarity with the game, but by making a few simple adjustments in your game you will win big at shorthanded internet poker.
Greg Dwyer is a professional poker player who makes his living playing Texas Hold 'em on the internet. Visit one of his websites for more articles on poker strategy: http://www.pokercentral.us and http://www.hittheflop.com
Understanding The Logistics of Poker Tournaments
Tournaments are poker competitions where all of the players play at the same time and continue to play until only one player is left. Tournaments are fun to play in, have a low entry fees and offer a large prize pool to be won.
How to Succeed in the Poker Freerolls Part 1
Online poker freerolls are a unique breed amongst poker tournaments and require a certain way of playing in order to succeed. Here are 6 top tips that will help you succeed in online poker freeroll tournaments.
What You Need to Know About - Native Americans and Gambling
The term 'Gambling' is synonymous to 'Gaming'. Gaming or Gambling is deeply rooted in the life of Native Americans.
Do You Want to Discover the Three Hidden Secrets of the Poker Playing Professional?
What's the difference between an amateur and a professional when it comes to poker playing? Professionals consistently win. Do you want to win like a pro? Professional poker players are professionals for a good reason - their professionals.
Senior Citizen's Gambling Addiction On The Rise
Over the past few months there has been a significant increase in the number of seniors who have taken up gambling as a new form of entertainment. Through this exposure a larger percentage then expected have become addicted to gambling.
Texas Holdem Tournament Strategy - Sit and Go Poker Tournaments
Welcome to the fourth in my Texas Holdem Strategy Series, focusing on no limit Texas Holdem poker tournament play and associated strategies. In this article, we'll examine the "Sit and Go" tournament - the most popular online poker tournament format today.
Free Roll Texas Holdem Tournaments
Free Roll Texas Holdem Tournaments are great because they allow you to play poker absolutely free and actually win REAL money. Does this sound too good to be true? Then go to the Trident Poker online casino to see for yourself.
Bookmaking Basics
The role of a 'bookie', the common name of the person involved in bookmaking, is quite important in the world of gambling. The bookie is responsible for keeping track of all the bets in the game.
Online Poker Played by Bots?
I've just read one of the most interesting stories I've read for a while. Concern is growing in online chat rooms and news groups devoted to poker that sophisticated card-playing robots - known as "bots" in the nomenclature of the Web - are being used on commercial gambling sites to fleece newcomers, the strategy-impaired and maybe even above-average players.
A Teenagers Vegas Vacation
This, a true story about a Vegas vacation involving casino gambling and..
How to Master Low Limit Texas Holdem, Part 1 - Introduction
I decided to start a series about how to learn and master Texas Hold'em because this is the most played game in the online poker rooms and it has large popularity. These tutorials are good for new poker players and we think the advanced players can find useful tips here, too.
The Secret of Pushing the Pass Line
The Secrets of the Fives and Nines
Expected Value in Texas Holdem Poker
A successful Texas hold em player is one who maximizes his return or minimizes his loss with each decision he makes. Expected value (EV) is essentially the amount one would expect to win or lose if this decision were to be repeated millions of times.


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Well it's been over a week now since I ran Seaton Soaker 50k. I've been putting this off, I kind of just want to move on from the race. It started off really well and I had a great first half of the race. And then it fell a part, and I let it happen, and it just got worse and worse and worse. My second lap took over 45 minutes longer than my first lap.
If that's not a disastrous second half I don't know what is.
The irony of this post is all my photos I'm super happy and exited. All the photos shown in this recap are from the first half of the race. There were no photographers out my second lap, I doubt I would have been able to even fake it for the camera by that point even if there were. So while I had a really awesome first half and everything was going great I was feeling optimistic and positive. I had a plan for the second lap that I could only walk the hills that I walked in the first half and I was going to stick to that.
I can't even pin point what went wrong I left for my second lap in good spirits. I knew I had a 1km section of road ahead of me but was fine with that. The sun had come out which I wasn't happy about but I was still thinking it'd be fine once I got onto the trail. But the trail wasn't very shady for the first few kilometres and I started to worry I'd get a sun burn.
My legs were a bit tired but nothing hurt. I just wanted to be done. Onwards I went.
Got to the first aid station filled up my water, off again. Feeling even lower. Just focused on getting to the next one. The next one was about halfway through the out and I asked if they happened to have any sunscreen. One of the volunteers found some in his car and another helped me put it on the back of my shoulders (this aid station in general was amazing such amazing people all of them, there was also a Burly at this station). I also ate some fruit and finally felt ready to run again. Of course there's a big hill soon after this. I came across a friend at this point he was coming down the hill on his way back, he asked how I was I said I was feeling better and he gave some encouraging words.
By the time the trail had levelled out again any of the positive vibes I'd gained at the aid station had fizzled away. I focused on just getting to the next aid station which was the turn around telling myself I'd feel better then because then it was really almost over.
I'm at the back of the pack so runners are really spread out so there wasn't much activity at the turn around point. I was relieved to be there had some fruit and chips and headed back.
But things didn't get any better and my mood dropped fast. I thought I'd feel better and I don't so I'm starting to feel really upset and sad. I think I spent about half that trip back on the brink of tears. I wanted cookies and ice cream to drown my sorrows. Back at the mid-way aid station they had brownies, those would do. I ate a couple and some fruit then took off walking up the road hill (which I'd run most of on the first lap) eating brownies.
I know at this point there's about 7.5k left hoping this would motivate me, it doesn't. I continue on the run some walk some trot of sadness I'd been doing for most of the second half. I just wanted to be done and I have no reason for why. Something in me just gave up and didn't want to do it anymore.
At the last aid station I can see the water crossing crew walking by all packed up with their gear. This just brings me more sadness as this is taking me so long even the crews are leaving. So I make the water crossing with no rope to hold on to upset and annoyed and feeling very very alone. I have less than 3k to go at this point but I'm still struggling with getting myself to run continuously. I'm at the point where I can accurately figure out how much longer this will be, telling myself times I can make if I just get running continuously. But it doesn't help, I'm already too upset with myself for how much longer this took than it should of and how I had no excuse. I didn't think there was any chance this would take over 7 hours yet here I was, well over that.
Eventually I cross the finish line and have 2 friends there waiting for me to cheer me in. I was just so relieved that its over. They don't even know what I was feeling but both say exactly what I needed to hear to help some of the disappointment wash away.
It wasn't all bad, like I said the first half was great, and it really was. I had a great time and had fun seeing all the other runners out, seeing friends along the course, meeting and chatting with a lady from instagram I've been following for years, I felt great and happy. I don't know how it all fell a part so badly, nothing hurt, physically I was fine – or fine enough, but I just couldn't get past my head. At least I didn't give up, at least I finished.
It's been over a week, I've started to move on from the disappointment and started to focus more on what I accomplished and on the positives of the race and my experience. The awesome free photos I got help!
I am relieve to say though that my next race is a 25k (Chase the Cayote in September), maybe I'll seek a 50k redemption but for now I'm really happy to get back to a mid-distance race and focus more on getting some speed back and feeling really comfortable with 20-25k runs. I'm done with running over 30k for awhile!
Gear: Burly Singlet, Asics capris & hat, Wrightsocks, New Balance Minimus 10v4, Ultimate Direction Adventure Vesta
Fuel: Nuun Plus x2, 1 Honey Stinger Waffle & oranges, watermelon, chips, veggie straws, brownies from aid stations.


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DLF helps you get the most out of Naidex, the UK's largest disability, rehabilitation and homecare exhibition
26th February 2010
The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is pleased to announce it will once again act as the Information Point for Naidex 2010, the UK's largest disability, rehabilitation and homecare exhibition taking place on 20-22nd April at the NEC Birmingham. DLF is a national charity that provides free, impartial advice and information about all types of daily living equipment for older and disabled people and their carers.
As the Information Point, DLF will provide factsheets and printouts from its comprehensive database of over 14,000 products to visitors looking for information on daily living equipment. In addition, DLF will direct attendees to relevant manufacturers and suppliers within the exhibition halls where products are being demonstrated. Located on your right as you enter the Hall after registration, DLF should be the first port of call to get the most out of your visit to Naidex 2010.
In addition to attracting over 300 exhibitors, the organisers of Naidex 2010 have introduced a number of new areas including a Communications Village, Sensory Garden and a Car Zone. The Communication Village will showcase the latest developments in assistive technology aimed at improving the lives of children and adults with communications difficulties. The Sensory Garden will feature natural planting, combined with interesting visual and textual displays, offering unique sounds, fragrances and tastes to appeal to all the senses and meet the needs of disabled people. Finally, the Car Zone, supported by Mobilise and Motability, will display a wide range of adapted vehicles and experts will be on hand to answer any questions visitors may have relating to motoring.
For more information on Naidex 2010 or to register, please visit www.naidex.co.uk/register and use code 'E332'
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Notes to editors:
- DLF is a national charity, celebrating its 40th anniversary
- For help and information about equipment and gadgets to make daily life easier, visit DLF's impartial advice website 'Living made easy'™ www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk
- If you do not have internet access you can call the DLF helpline on 0300 999 0004 (10am-4pm Monday-Friday) and DLF's experienced advisors will help you find the solution to your problem
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Linda Darnell and Dale Robertson fight off attacking Indians on this Republic Pictures western poster from 1956. This is a theater-used one sheet, and as such, has some general wear and tear. There is a small chip out of the border area on the upper left. The film was directed by Lewis R. Foster and also stars Ward Bond and John Lund. We have graded the poster as Very Good. Absolutely authentic Republic Pictures poster. MovieArt.com will sell no reproductions.
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British Council in partnership with Wee Kim Wee Centre, Singapore Management University and University of Edinburgh
A University of Edinburgh Lecture entitled -
Part of the British Council 'Knowledge is GREAT' Lecture Series
The UK's vote to leave the EU did not end the debate about the UK's relationship with the EU. It opened up a new phase in that debate about how access to the EU single market trades off against a commitment to limit migration into the UK. Powerful economic arguments for market access jar with populist concerns about migration. This lecture explores how these competing forces are unfolding and concludes that populist appeals to voters are likely to have the upper hand over economic arguments. A 'hard' Brexit looks increasingly likely.
Location and Timing:
The lecture will be hosted by Wee Kim Wee Centre, Singapore Management University, at the Mochtar Riady Auditorium (Level 5), 81 Victoria Street Singapore 188065, on Tuesday 1 Nov 2016.
6.00 p.m. - Arrival of Guests, Registration
6.30 p.m. - Welcome Address and Opening Remarks by Dr Kirpal Singh, Director of Wee Kim Wee Centre
6.40 p.m. - Lecture by Professor Charlie Jeffery
7.10 p.m. - Question and Answer Session
7.30 p.m. - Networking and Reception
8.30 p.m. - Event to close
About the Speaker:
Professor Charlie Jeffery
Charlie Jeffery is Professor of Politics and Senior Vice Principal at the University of Edinburgh, having earlier been Vice Principal Public Policy and Impact and Head of School of Social and Political Science. Prof. Jeffrey has led a number of research initiatives on Scottish and UK politics for the UK Economic and Social Research Council and was a member of ESRC's governing Council from 2005-11. He chaired the UK Political Studies Association from 2011-14 and was a member of the Politics and International Studies assessment panel for the UK's 2014 Research Excellence Framework. He has been special adviser to parliamentary committees in Scotland and at Westminster, and to the EU Committee of the Regions. Prof. Jeffrey is a member of the UK Government's Commission on the Consequences of Devolution for the House of Commons which considered special arrangements for English legislation at Westminster.
Most recently he has been leading work coordinated for the University of Edinburgh on the Scottish constitutional debate with the support of the Economic and Social Research Council and working with the City of Edinburgh Council to develop a 'City Deal' designed to drive on the economic growth of Edinburgh and the surrounding region.
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Online Marketing Tips You Can't Master The Topic Without
As eager as you may be to get your online business up and running, it's crucial to take the time to learn all about Online marketing. Read this article to pick up some useful tips.
Contemplate the various methods you are interested in using in your web design efforts. Free or relatively inexpensive ways to advertise your site include hanging posters in community businesses, using social networking sites, or posting on blogs. You will find that there are ultimately quite a few ways in which to drive traffic to your business. You just need to use a bit of creativity.
To entice visitors to click on your ads, use a small image with a link to your item's description or sales page. You can also make use of text that looks just like that of the rest of the article, placing it at each article's end point. Doing this will give you the ad on your page but will not make the page look spammy.
It is important to include unique content on your website. Niches attract the traffic of people looking for specific products. Even if visitors don't buy anything, their visits will show proof to the search engines that your site is relevant.
If you want to improve satisfaction with your website, create a frequently asked questions section. This is helpful for visitors that may have questions. The more your client will benefit, the greater the chances that they will complete a purchase for the things you offer.
A comprehensive online marketing strategy should make use of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and others. News media, such as social websites, allow you to keep up-to-date and in constant communication with all your site's visitors, and simple and quick when trying to keep them informed about any promotions. Try not to be too sales-pitch heavy when you are using Twitter as a means of communication. Instead, provide valuable, insightful posts with the occasional marketing message mixed in.
When using images, always place captions near them. Search engines always look at the text surrounding a picture to see if the image is relevant to what the person is searching for. With good captions, you can increase your site rank.
Consider blogging on a regular basis as a means to improve your web marketing venture. You can inform customers through a fresh avenue by blogging regularly. By blogging you not only grow your site but you also have an opportunity to incorporate more search engine optimization techniques.
When making your webpage, do your best to focus on content that is directly related to your keywords & topic, and also make sure it's easy to understand. Your customers should be able to find what they are looking for quickly and easily. Don't use repeated descriptions, or data that is useless or unappealing.
Successful marketers know the positive impact electronic magazines can have, particularly those who have developed magazines that help them establish a stronger connection with their readers. Images that create a personal link with your business can help. You may want to use photos of yourself, your staff, or your family. Try adding short humorous inputs about home life and employee relationships. Make sure to put something interesting in the Ezine (this could be any easy or fast way to achieve an important goal) to grab your readers attention and spark their curiosity.
Record videos of your product demonstrations for your products. Your customers can see how the product is actually used. Make sure that you are showing all of the advantages in this video. You can post the video on sites such as Facebook or YouTube, as well as on your own website.
If a business sells products online, no matter the volume, any third-party transactions should be secure. There are a number of great services you can use. VeriSign is one of the programs that helps to keep financial information private. These systems will add to your budget, but can help your business grow in the long term.
You might want to package similar products together and then sell them together at a discounted price. Advertisements for sales or promotions must be detailed and contain the exact conditions of the offer.
Website Marketing
Website marketing is a very complex topic, but you will learn more as you develop your own strategies. Even the pros need to stay up to date on all of latest information in the field, as the world of Website marketing is always changing and growing.


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A PK and Salvage Study for Children With HIV-infection
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00476359
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 22, 2007
Last Update Posted : March 27, 2015
- Study Details
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- No Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections
|Drug: Lopinavir/r plus saquinavir
|Phase 4
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|50 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Lopinavir/r Plus Saquinavir Salvage Therapy in HIV-infected Children With NRTI and/or NNRTI Failure: PK and Two-year Treatment Follow up
|Study Start Date :
|October 2003
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|November 2008
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|November 2008
double-boosted PI
double-boosted protease inhibitor combination
Drug: Lopinavir/r plus saquinavir
lopinavir/ritonavir 230/57.5 mg/m2 orally twice daily and saquinavir 50 mg/kg orally twice daily
- Intensive 0-12h PK sampling for plasma levels of LPV and SQV, and blood sampling. CD4 viral load safety lab every 3 months. [ Time Frame: 96 week ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|1 Year to 16 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed HIV-1 infection by HIV-DNA PCR if < 18 months old or by HIV ELISA if greater than or equal to 18 months old
- Subject is less than or equal to 16 years of age at the day of the first dosing.
- Subject is failing a current NRTI and/or NNRTI containing regimen and is naïve to protease inhibitor containing therapy.
- Results of biochemistry and haematology testing should be within pre-specified ranges.
- Subject is able to swallow capsules
- Caretaker(s) is/are able and willing to sign the Informed Consent Form prior to screening evaluations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of sensitivity/idiosyncrasy to lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir or chemically related compounds or excipients which may be employed in the trial.
- Relevant history or current condition that might interfere with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion.
- Inability of both child and caregiver(s) to understand the nature and extent of the trial and the procedures required.
Use of any of concomitant medication, including the drug listed below, that may interfere with the pharmacokinetics of LPV/r or SQV.
- NNRTIs
- Rifampicin
- Rifabutin
- Phenobarbital
- Phenytoine
- Carbamazepine
- Dexamethasone
- Ketoconazole
- Clarithromycin
- Pregnancy
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00476359
|Chulalongkorn University Hospital, Department of Pediatrics
|Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
|The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration
|Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
|Khon Kaen University
|Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40002
|Principal Investigator:
|Kiat Ruxrungtham, MD
|HIV-NAT, Bangkok, Thailand
|Principal Investigator:
|Pope Kosalaraksa, MD
|Khon Kaen University
Publications of Results:
|Responsible Party:
|The HIV Netherlands Australia Thailand Research Collaboration
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|May 22, 2007 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|March 27, 2015
|Last Verified:
|March 2015
Dual boosted PIs
HIV children
C min
Second line HAART
VL failure
To evaluate treatment response
Treatment Experienced
HIV Infections
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Lentivirus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Immune System Diseases
Slow Virus Diseases
HIV Protease Inhibitors
Protease Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-HIV Agents
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
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Common Names: kava, kava kava, ava pepper, ava root, kawa
Latin Names: Piper methysticum
- Kava is native to the islands of the South Pacific and is a member of the pepper family.
- Pacific islanders have used kava in ceremonies to bring about a state of relaxation.
- Today, people use kava as a dietary supplement for anxiety.
- The root and underground stem (fresh or dried) are used to prepare drinks; they are also made into extracts, capsules, and tablets.
How Much Do We Know?
- There is a fair amount of clinical research on kava.
What Have We Learned?
- Kava supplements may have a small effect on reducing anxiety, but they have been linked to a risk of severe liver disease.
- Differences in dosages used, preparation methods, and study designs have resulted in mixed conclusions about kava's usefulness.
What Do We Know About Safety?
- In March 2002, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned health care providers and the public about the risk of liver damage associated with kava.
- Combining kava with alcohol may increase the risk of liver damage.
- Long-term use of high doses of kava has been associated with dry, scaly skin or yellowing of the skin.
- Heavy consumption of kava has been associated with heart problems and eye irritation.
Keep in Mind
- Tell all your health care providers about any complementary or integrative health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.
NCCIH Clearinghouse
The NCCIH Clearinghouse provides information on NCCIH and complementary and integrative health approaches, including publications and searches of Federal databases of scientific and medical literature. The Clearinghouse does not provide medical advice, treatment recommendations, or referrals to practitioners.
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A service of the National Library of Medicine, PubMed® contains publication information and (in most cases) brief summaries of articles from scientific and medical journals. For guidance from NCCIH on using PubMed, see How To Find Information About Complementary Health Approaches on PubMed.
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Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
ODS seeks to strengthen knowledge and understanding of dietary supplements by evaluating scientific information, supporting research, sharing research results, and educating the public. Its resources include publications (such as Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know), fact sheets on a variety of specific supplement ingredients and products (such as vitamin D and multivitamin/mineral supplements), and the PubMed Dietary Supplement Subset.
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Key References
- Chiappedi M, de Vincenzi S, Bejor M. Nutraceuticals in psychiatric practice. Recent Patents on CNS Drug Discovery. 2012;7(2):163-172.
- Feucht C, Patel DR. Herbal medicines in pediatric neuropsychiatry. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2011;58(1):33-54.
- Kava. Natural Medicines Database Web site. Accessed at naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com on April 8, 2015. [Database subscription].
- Pittler MH, Ernst E. Kava extract versus placebo for treating anxiety. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2003;(1):CD003383 [edited 2010]. Accessed at https://www.cochranelibrary.com on April 30, 2015.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Consumer Advisory: Kava-Containing Dietary Supplements May Be Associated With Severe Liver Injury. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Web site. Accessed at fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm085482.htm on April 30, 2015.
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A Serious Message From Duncan O'Finioan
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The world didn't blow up and no body ascended. Big surprise, right? Yeah, I know …
OK, I haven't written anything for quite a while. Been kind of busy. Things to do, problems to take care of.
A lot of time (well ok, a little time) over the past few weeks has been spent putting an end to the
whole FWH/Idylwild group. Yep, all done. All information and evidence has been turned over to the Feds.
Now, what they do, if anything, is up to them. I really don't care. Want to know why?
That's right. No time left. It's here.
You think 2012 was bad? Well, just like the song says, "You ain't seen nothing yet!"
Are you ready? Good! 'Cause here goes:
OH, wait. During the past several months "some people" have tried very hard to "find out things about me."
Yeah, I know, it's funny.
But here you go.
Hi! My name is Duncan. A lot of people call me Bobby — I answer to that, too.
I'm barely 5ft 7in tall, I weigh 234 lbs, I have 18 inch arms and a 33 inch waist and I can run a mile flat out (sorry, no bum knee).
I like to listen to AC/DC while I drive. Fast. Really, really fast.
AND I have a couple of famous cousins. One being Dakota Fanning.
Now I hope this helps all you brown nosers out there.
We done with this?
Good! Let's move on …
few years. Mostly with Randy Maugans and Dave Corso. I would suggest you go back and give them a listen.
We are going to say much the same here as we have talked about in those interviews. You see, we don't change.
Never have, never will. We don't put out dates for things to happen and then, when it doesn't, just push the date ahead,
then try and blame the "space brothers being late" for the change of date. BS.
Neither is ascension, or the rapture, or Nesara or TPTB all being arrested and a new heaven on earth … debt free!
Get this straight … A WAR IS COMING! Hell, it has been building with people and events being put into place for hundreds
of years!You think TPTB/NWO has lost? That they're going to go away? Then you're a fool.
If I hurt your feelings with that statement … GOOD! It's time you ALL started thinking for yourselves!
Things are only going to get worse. MUCH worse, and damn soon. This is it, boys and girls. The war for your souls.
Ha,ha,ha…no, I'm not a bible-thumper. Although, a lot of what is in the bible is valid. Remember, much of the bible was taken
from much older writings.
This war is about the human soul. Not the only thing … but a very big part of it. And … I know this is something most of you do not want to hear.
Well, it's about damn time you heard the truth and I hope it slaps you in the face and rattles your teeth!
Now hear this, None of you are going to ascend! There will be no space brothers to beam your ass away and God don't want you for a neither a sun nor a moonbeam!
It doesn't matter how many times you go to Egypt with "meditation groups" or believe what a wrapped up mummy ET tells you … THE ONLY PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET
GOOD! I'm just getting started.
This planet, Earth, isn't the only location this war is affecting. That's right, humans aren't at the top of the food chain like most of you
want to believe.
But … BUT. Humans have something the bad guys want. Your soul. And boys and girls, they want it bad!
You see, the human soul is pure energy. Doesn't matter if it's dark or bright, it's still pure energy.
That is want "they" want. They want you as an energy source. Some of you have given your soul over to them freely already. Most
of you for a cheap asking price, too, by the way.
Hate to break the news to ya but, you're lost, gone. Once you give your soul to another via your own free will, that contract is binding!
You might want to read that several more times, all of you who are sitting on the fence with your soul.
WE have been fighting this war for a very, very long time and our time is almost here.
You see, there are a few of us whose job is to TRY and let the human race have a fighting chance. Some of us do care.
We received an email some time ago that said, "It seems like you don't care much for the human race."
The human race (as a whole) has spit in our faces and kicked us when we were down. Has laughed at us, shunned us, and mostly treated us
like crap (note" US refers to ALL who are fighting for the the human race. NOT just Miranda and myself and MK ULTRA people).
So, let me respond to that person's email here.
This is what I said to a large council where the debate was whether or not the human race should be allowed to continue.
I said, "The human race deserves a right to learn and grow without outside influence. To stand and walk on their own!"
(Yes, I made my Godmother proud! He,he, sorry couldn't resist).
Yes, boys and girls, there are those out there willing to die for the human race to have a fighting chance. Are you?
Here's a little something for all you to think about…
Remember all those reports of foreign troops being brought in to have "joint training excerises with American troops?" Remember those times?
Anyone remember them … uh … leaving?
Didn't think so. They have a job to do and all of you will be seeing them on the streets very soon.
All the mass killings over the past several years have been but a part of "their" plan, and over half of the population of this country
have fallen for their BS! Much like you have fallen for the New Age crap and a good deal of the co-opted and impotent "alternative media."
OK. All the gun grabbing with martial law, the collapse of the dollar and the U.S economy is nothing but a cover for what will really happen!
Just keeps getting deeper and darker, doesn't it? Well, it is about that time.
If I took the time to write everything that is going to happen here my fingers would fall off! Hey, I kinda need them, I have several archery
tournaments to compete in soon.
Enough to say, DEPENDING ON HOW MANY OF YOU GIVE OVER YOUR SOULS WILL DETERMINE HOW BAD AND HOW LONG THINGS ARE!
If you must die, then die with your soul intact!
After all, there really is no such thing as death.
Start looking for more dates to lock onto? Go for it.
Find another guru to follow? Done a lot of good in the past, hasn't it?
Find yourself another new age radio host to follow. OK, even I think that one is funny.
Want my advice?
Well then stop reading!
Here it is anyway …
Start acting like humans! Not slaves!
Get off your damn knees and start fighting!
Won't work until you get off your ass, first.
We need all the help we can get.
Lo there do I see my mother and my sisters and my brothers
Lo there do I see the line of my people, back to the begining
LO they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them
In the halls of VALHALLA
Where the brave may live
Duncan O'Finioan – Closing Remarks to Michael Hemmingson
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Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:11 PM
Subject: Fraud
Now finishing this paragraph with Anthony Forwood. You mean he's still pissed because I refused to do an interview with him? But just like Aaron McCollum, I'm so glad you put his name in this email. It's tying up loose ends, and I must say, after re-reading this paragraph from you, I have to say Michael, it's bleeding green. It would seem that, after spending so long on your last radio show accusing others of envy and jealousy, it is you who are envious and jealous. But then again, that's just my opinion, isn't it?
A Message From Duncan O'Finioan – Very Important!
Re-posted from FaceBook with permission. No words or commentary of my own are included.
Well, Mikey. A.k.a Michael Hemmingson, a.k.a. Former whitehat, a.k.a. All personalities of the Idylwild group, a.k.a. Dr. Hemmingson, a.k.a. Somebody's little bitch. Lets address the Dr. Hemmingson first. Or as you say now, PhD. Oh hoora. My grandfather had a name for people like you, he called them "educated fools." You have a PhD, I could give a shit. In cultural anthropology, I guess that gives you a real insight in how to play multiple people online. Well, Dr., all I got is a GED, and a kick ass give em hell attitude. After reading all of your posts, on my friend, Randy Maughans, and listening to your endless drivel on your last show of December the 12th of this year, you are more pathetic than I ever thought possible. You stated during your radio show about you, that you pay the upkeep of three separate apartments, the expenses of all three, your child, and your baby's mama, your words not mine. One thing I know, poor finances makes you easy pickings to do someone else's bidding. Michael, you have been busted so many times that I've lost count. Your ISP addresses from San Diego and Mexico all match up, not only to the post that you have done on the blog of Randy Maughans, but also to the most vulgar, vile, threatening emails that you sent to me, my blog, and my website. In many of those emails, you not only threatened me, (in your dreams pissant) you threatened family, and loved ones. That is a big no no. Doofus. All of which I assure you, have been copied, printed, and sent to many, MANY others. You will not get away with your bullshit, Dr., Mr. Educated Idiot, Mr. Whitehat, somebody's little bitch.
Michael, you have falsely accused me over the past several months of being involved in some extremely heinous acts that have gone on throughout this country. One being the Aurora Colorado shooting incident. A lie, Michael. Punishable in court. The temple shooting in Wisconsin, again a lie. Punishable in court. And several others. However, not even I thought that You could stoop any lower than your comment that you sent to Randy Maughans today. In your "roundabout ways" you have pointed the finger at myself and others from these damnable MKA ULTRA mind control programs, to the mass knifing in china and the shooting incident in the state of Connecticut today (December 14th, 2012). I guess what some peoplesay is true, some just have no shame. You are total scum. You jackwagon little stack of shit.
A long time ago, I swore an oath to protect mankind. The human race, and the innocent in general. Michael, here is where it becomes very complicated. You are not innocent. Nor is anyone complacent within your group, nor is anyone innocent who could support you. Nor is anyone that could work with you, knowing what you have done, what you have written, the things you have said etc etc. They are just as evil as you. Justice will come upon you, Michael and all those that you either serve, or take orders from. Whether it be O.N.I, Kerry Cassidy, or anyone else. As an aside, tell me Kerry Cassidy, (I know you are reading this) do you still think all of this is just funny? Do you still think "former whitehat" is funny"? There is nothing funny about this bullshit. There's nothing funny about degrading innocent people. There's nothing funny about slandering, there's nothing funny about slandering and intentionally causing pain to others. Kerry, you who said long ago when you sold out, and you now exactly what I'm talking about. When you did the David Wilcock, Jack Burns, poor David being threatened radio show, that was the last straw from me as far as you are concerned. When will you tell the truth? That the third party on that interview, that so many people out there in your listening universe thought was in a space craft millions and millions of miles away was actually jack burns sitting most likely Australia. When will you admit that that was nothing but a dog and pony show? And then after that, you have the audacity to begin asking people that you interview what they think about me. Just because I rarely ever comment about anything does not mean I don't listen. I speed read, I speed listen, and I have a photographic memory. I see words, and I forget nothing. And I forgive very damn little. This bullshit of the former Whitehat and of the Idylwild group, Kerry Cassidy, Michel Hemmingson, David Wilcock, Sean David Morton, Richard C. Hoagland, ends now. Either you people come clean about it, and end it, or by the gods, I will. Kerry, you know me. You know who I really am, you know why I'm really here, and you full well what I am really, truly capable of. I will end this charade. Too many lives are at stake, the very future of the human race is at stake. Not this group's pathetic needs or wants. Michael Hemmingson, you have done nothing but misdirect any accusation made against you. You try to say that the Kerry Cassidy show is second only to coast to coast am, then answer me one question: why the fuck is she only on revolution radio? And the same goes for you, and the same goes for Sean David Morton, and by the way Sean, how'd it feel to be told to shut the hell up on stage? Bet you've never had that happen before. This, all of this, ends now. Now you guys can go and do your interviews, your radio shows, piss, bitch, whine, cry and moan about people attacking you, wanting to get you down. Just wanting to hold you back. Two words for each of you: horseshit. Each and every one of you had quoted there's more at stake here, you're damn right there's more at stake here. Because in the scheme of things, and read very carefully Michel, in the whole scheme of things none of you are important. End this, fix this, make it truthful, or I will.
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STANDING UP FOR THE TRUTH….OR NOT ( D & M's) Facebook Message
Re-posted with Permission:
There comes a time when slanderous lies can no longer be ignored. There comes a time when you must take action, even when a few of those around you do not wish for you to do so. I am speaking directly about http://theidylwildgroup.wordpress.com/2012/11/10/the-evil-of-duncan-ofinioan/ .
To those law enforcement officials this is being sent to, please read below for an explanation of my urgent request to you to investigate the numerous libelous statements about my person, many of which have publicly accused me directly of heinous crimes and actions associated with recent national tragedies which are blatantly false.
The person(s) who is/are responsible for the content of this blog will be held criminally liable. The person(s) responsible for this blog and its forerunner, have, over the past many months undertaken an operation to libel, cause harm, and to do everything they could to stop me from speaking. So many of their lies have been contained in the vilest and pathetic posts I have ever read. Further, the personal emails I have received from this person(s) are indeed far worse and threatening. I ask that this person(s) be held criminally responsible for these numerous threatening emails he/she/they have sent to me directly.
The person(s) responsible for these two blogs has stated as fact that I was criminally involved in the tragedy that took place in Aurora, Colorado as well as the incident in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. These are libelous criminal statements and will be dealt with. The sheer volume of libelous statements on these blogs about me and others are not only glaringly easy to prove to be negative, they have severely damaged my reputation and I urge all applicable law enforcement to hold the person(s) responsible immediately.
To compound such tragedies with horrible lies and to implicate me in things like this is a blatant breach of the law. It would be a grave disservice, not only to the justice system, but to those who have suffered from these tragedies, to allow this person(s) to continue with these highly criminal acts. The days of hiding behind the internet are over, especially in this situation, where the law has clearly and repeatedly been broken. Do not allow these people to continue to thumb their noses at the law.
Earlier blog posts from this party, we simply filed away and laughed at. However, this latest post crosses the line into criminal liability. Rest assured the proper police authorities in both Aurora, Colorado and Wisconsin have been made aware of these false accusations.
This is not free speech. This is a malicious and forthright act to try and harm our credibility. It stops now. all proper authorities, from the FCC to the U.S. Department of Justice, to MI6 have been notified and will receive copies of this email.
But what is more sickening to me than the people responsible for this blog is the so-called alternative media. Where are they? Some in the alternative media have even gone so far as to praise this blog and its predecessor blog (Confessions of a Former White Hat). This is my statement to all those in the alternative media who supported and continue to support, laughed off, or ignored the postings from these two blogs. My statement is thus:
You are unworthy to make the claim that you speak the truth. The truth is not tabloid news. So many of you would rather promote tabloid news, sell books, get ratings, and fill conference seats than to fight for the truth. These two blogs have never been about free speech. They are about libel and hate. Only three people in the alternative media have ever condemned the writings in these two aforementioned blogs. That is disgraceful. You talk about the mainstream media not standing up for the lies that are told by various governments and their officials. Yet you sit back quietly while this goes on in your community. You are truly a pathetic lot.
The person(s) responsible for the aforementioned blogs are scum and that, in my view, is giving scum a bad name. So again, in my view, anyone, and I do mean anyone, who can support the person(s) who are responsible for these two blogs come from the same scum pond. I will, using the legal system or any other appropriate channels I deem necessary, drag this particular scum into the light of truth.
As I mentioned above, all legal authorities that would have dealings with this have, and are, being notified, as well as the law firm that I will be working with.
One final note: All persons, websites, news outlet sources, etc. who have linked to, re-posted, or cited these websites, will be held criminally liable as well.
So, alternative media. Is there any question where you stand? I feel you in the alternative media have made it very plain indeed just where exactly you stand.


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i just want someone to look at my junk too tell me if it is cj worthy!
Mine was stiff when working it back and forth on the trailer. Once I got it on the water and under power, it was amazing!
Bell housing, and a I wanna say a U shaped bracket that goes under the engine and with motor mounts
I have the 3 point out of the Hawaiin, except the bell housing is for a panther.
I have the three point off my Sanger. Bell housing and cradle for the front. Also have a top mount starter that was rebuilt beginning of last season.Sent from that vibrating thing In your pocket using Tapatalk
Steve the bell housing won't do me any good but I'll take the front if you aren't going to use itChris
Let me know how much you want for it, will it work with a 10 quart pan?


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Carolyn Daley holds a BA from Salem College (North Carolina) where she majored in Arts/Non-Profit Management and Spanish, with a minor in Art History. After graduating in 2004, she worked at Left of the Bank Fine Art & Framing. While working as Gallery Director there, she learned the art and trade of picture framing. Carolyn's professional past includes working for the Old Greenwich Music Studio as a music educator in area preschools, including Christ Church Nursery School. Carolyn joined the Christ Church Greenwich staff in 2006. She lives her husband and two young sons in Old Greenwich, CT.


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- Hang out with your favorite saggy rockers, The Rolling Stones.
Seattle resident Wally Shoup lived in Colorado a while back, and he became enthralled with the Pikes Peak region's geology. From this experience, Shoup developed a style of landscape that's colorful, textural and downright humorous. Don't believe me? Get to the Smokebrush Gallery (218 W. Colorado Ave., in the Depot Arts District), before his Postcards from Seattle goes off display tomorrow. The gallery hours vary, so give Smokebrush a call at 444-1012 or visit smokebrush.org for more.
Warren Miller has made quite a niche career for himself, filming skiers, splicing the footage together with a slammin' rock soundtrack, then showing and selling the resulting movies to skiers who like to watch other skiers ski. He then laughs all the way to the bank. His latest dose of alpine porn, Higher Ground, is being shown tonight and tomorrow at the Pikes Peak Center (190 S. Cascade Ave.). Higher Ground features such household names as Jeremy Nobis, Seth Morrison, Shane McConkey and Glen Plake, all descending mountains for your viewing pleasure. Tonight's show starts at 8 and tickets are $19.50, available at the Pikes Peak Center box office, all TicketsWest outlets or online at ticketswest.com.
Whimsy is largely underrated. These days, everyone's all seriousness this and earnest that and, "Oh, God, I shot the legs off your dog." Take the time for a flight of fancy once in a while. Start at the Buell Children's Museum in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center (210 S. Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo), where until Dec. 31, its annual Everything Nutcracker exhibition is showing. Here, you can marvel at more than 50 hand-painted nutcrackers, create your own to take home, visit the World of Nutcracker Sweets, dress up as characters from Tchaikovsky's ballet, visit a frosty forest, and just inject some general whimsy into your weekend. Admission is $3 for kids and $4 for adults. For more, visit sdc-arts.org or call 719/295-7200.
Today, round up your loved 'uns and get to the Carnegie Reading Room at Penrose Library (20 N. Cascade Ave.) for a talk and book signing with author Beth Barrett. She's the co-author (with her late husband, Daniel Barrett) of High Drama: Colorado's Historic Theatres. The book is, as you might've guessed, a look at Colorado's historic theatres. The 2 p.m. event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Visit ppld.org or call 531-6333 for more.
When I was in junior-high concert band, we played an Andrew Lloyd Webber medley. I, honking my alto saxophone to "Music of the Night," thought this was the absolute bee's knees, second in coolness only to the theme song from Northern Exposure, which we also played. (This helps explain why my pubescent years were mostly bereft of nookie.) Were I so inclined, I could relive those halcyon days at the Buell Theatre (1050 13th St., Denver), where Phantom of the Opera is showing until Dec. 4. A special show is going on tonight at 8, and tickets range from $26 to $71. For more information, tickets and additional showings, visit denvercenter.org.
If ever a cover band could generate a cult following, Nerdbomb would be that band. Years ago, a friend of mine waxed rhapsodic about them as we drank at Tony's, their usual haunt. "They're not just like a cover band," she said. "They're magical." (We'd had a lot to drink.) She went on to talk about how they cover everything, and, while my memory of the evening is hazy, I do think I remember her talking about either Toto or Britney Spears. Catch the magic for yourself tonight at 9 at Tony's (311 N. Tejon St.), where the Leinies flow like wine and there's no cover.
Perhaps the only thing to cheer me up after Fox's canceling "Arrested Development" would be the Rolling Stones tonight at the Pepsi Center (1000 Chopper Circle, Denver). I'm still learning to forgive them for Steel Wheels, but their newest offering, A Bigger Bang, actually is getting decent reviews, proving that you don't need youth or your own hips to rock. Tickets for this one start at $60; a limited number of $400 tickets are available, which, for the cost, should entitle you to a post-show bubble bath with the band. Get yours at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 520-9090 or online at ticketmaster.com.
-- Aaron Retka


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Instrumental Variable Learning of Marginal Structural Models
In a seminal paper, Robins (1998) introduced marginal structural models (MSMs), a general class of counterfactual models for the joint effects of time-varying treatment regimes in complex longitudinal studies subject to time-varying confounding. He established identification of MSM parameters under a sequential randomization assumption (SRA), which rules out unmeasured confounding of treatment assignment over time. We extend Robins' MSM theory by considering identification of MSM parameters with the aid of a time-varying instrumental variable, when sequential randomization fails to hold due to unmeasured confounding. Our identification conditions essentially require that no unobserved confounder predicts compliance type at each follow-up time. Under this assumption, we obtain a large class of semiparametric estimators that extends standard inverse-probability weighting (IPW) and includes multiply robust estimators, including a locally semiparametric efficient estimator. The approach provides a unified solution to IV inference from point exposure to time-varying exposure settings, including mean models with possibly nonlinear link functions, quantile MSMs and time to event models such as Cox MSMs. Finally, we briefly discuss recent robust IV methods that further allow for violation of the core IV identifying condition, the exclusion restriction assumption, without compromising inference.


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Are you ready to rock? (or rap, or pop, or…) Web Upon will direct you to 45 sites that offer free music in one form or another. I visited the first 25 and found sites that were favorites of mine and others that were new – I also found a few that are now defunct. Here are the top ten as ranked by Web Upon:
- Pandora
Create your own Radio Station(s) – I have nine. Input one of your favorite bands or songs and Pandora (a product of the Music Genome Project) gives you the opportunity to listen to other bands and songs that are similar to the favorite one chosen. If you like a song you can give it a thumbs up. If you don't like a song, you can give it a thumbs down and Pandora will move on to the next song. As a result, I have found several new bands that I really enjoy. You can't choose any specific songs, but Pandora is for you if you enjoy a mix of old and new (to you) tunes. We had a bit of a scare recently about Pandora closing down, but they took on some advertising in order to keep the free tunes coming. This is also my favorite music site.
- Last.fm
You will find lots of music on Last.fm. You can join this listening community (meaning pay for services) and make new friends who share your musical interests. As a Last.fm member, you have the ability to play full tracks and/or create a custom playlist.
I'm not a user, so this is from the Web Upon site: If you really dig your music, then you have come to the right place. IMEEM is the biggest and most comprehensive music resource on the web to get great music. Join the IMEEM community and share your music interests with others or watch music videos if you are not too busy.
- Songza
I like Songza. You can find and listen to the artist or song you like. You aren't required to subscribe or to pay for the services (differs from Last.fm or Rhapsody), since Songza pays for licenses (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC) which, in turn, pays the publishers, writers, and artists while listeners get free music.
- thesixtyone
Edited from Web Upon: This website offers music to listen to, but not download. Listeners can earn points by bumping up favorite songs that catches on with other listeners and they too can bump up the song. Listeners are the ultimate judges of the song's success or failure. It's kind of like American Idol on steroids.
- Grooveshark
From Grooveshark: …an online music community that rewards you for sharing, reviewing, and discovering new music. Featuring Autoplay, a new tool from Grooveshark Lite [that] builds a live playlist of only the music you want to listen to, from a library of over five million songs. Discover, recommend, share, and download music without restrictions.
- SpiralFrog
Over a million songs to download legally and free. You are required to register for a free membership to start downloading music. Lots of features.
- Mp3eq
Featuring the top songs from music charts around the world. Another social network that allows you to download free Mp3s or add your own.
- Ruckus
This is a music network that focuses on students, providing opportunity to download and listen to free music. Edited from Web Upon: Students can download unlimited free and legal music from more than 3 million songs. Additionally, students can legally download hundreds of popular movies and television shows through the Ruckus service.
- Jamendo
From Web Upon: Open your ears to a whole new world of music talent at Jamendo. This site offers its members full free albums to download from the emerging new pool of artists and musicians from all four corners of the planet. Wanting something new to listen to, then Jamendo is the place for you.


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Adding insult to injury: climate change, social stratification, and the inequities of intervention
The latest issue of Global Environmental Change (GEC) highlights some powerful and important work, in a special section edited by Elizabeth Marino and Jesse Ribot. It examines how the plans and discourses designed to address climate change produce new inequalities and explores the needs for new kinds of responses to guard against such injustices. This builds on an earlier editorial published in GEC by Barnett and O'Neil on Maladaptation (2011).
This special issue discusses some of the new opportunities and risks associated with climate-change discourses and interventions: from the emergence of desalination water-projects and contested water-access; relocation planning in the Arctic and the South Pacific due to sea-level rise; increasingly centralised forest-management, to how mitigation and adaptation responses and interventions create their own critical outcomes.
This work shows that vulnerable communities may be at risk of material injury following climate change or climate change intervention. They may be further insulted and injured by lack of representation and recognition, and by misrecognition as simplified, stereotyped victims in local, national and international climate conversations.
Volume 22, Issue 2, Pages 323-558 (May 2012)


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If you take a German apple seed and plant it in Brazil, will the tree produce German apples or Brazilian fruit?
I know this is an odd question to start with, but I have a feeling that this question needs to be answered before I dive into what this post is really about.
The Answer: The tree will yield German Apples grown in Brazil.
Now that we have an understanding, I'd like to place a call for Competitive Liberian Swimmers. It doesn't matter where you were planted or grown. The only matter is the seed that you come from — in this case a Liberian seed.


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