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247 Cota Ulf Karlson GraphicsYou could try Anglia vynal art , around Norwich I think? Will make up stickers if you can provide graphics.
Show Us Your GreevesYes that is definitely Don Smith top left corner, behind him I believe is Dave Hobbs another eastern centre rider who used to ride for met police team ? and of course behind him is Malc Rathmell.
Illegal RidingRecently the ACU have had problems with illegal riding in Thetford Forest risking enduro events, if police catch illegal riders they will impound and crush their machines. Perhaps the same action should be taken if illegal riders are found on Pre 65 or SSDT courses without the permission of the organisers.
Laziest way to clean rust from a tank?
pro sport replied to turbofurball's topic in TwinshockBit late on this thread but:- Milk Stone remover, available from agricultural merchants ( or a friendly local dairy farmer ) . I believe it is Phospheric acid? which will convert rust to an innert substance, does not affect the steel just the rust ! Mind you I did use it externally and sealed the area with paint, but it has never rusted again after 15 years. Might be useful for future reference ?
Queuing at Sections.
pro sport replied to scifi's topic in General Trials TalkI used to ride back in the 70's both road trials and closed ground trials and I remember queuing on both as there will always be sections that involve a longer transition / distance / difficulty that hinders progression and therefore create queuing. Nowdays with the advent of punch card marking would it not be better to either leave a hand punch suitably highlighted at the ends card and allow either self-marking or previous rider to observe and mark or even supply each rider with their own punch to be returned at then end of the trial with the punch card. I know self-marking grates with some people but if the rider cheats the only person he is cheating on is him/herself. If it's a National or Championship event then it's more likely to attract a full complement of observers and eliminates cheats with standard observing , whereas club and centre events might run smoother if riders aren't picking up boards off the ground or passing them around between each other!
Classic trials from the late 60s and SSDT 1970
pro sport replied to snowball's topic in Trials VideosBrilliant, thoroughly enjoyed all the footage but especially the SSDT, with the top riders showing their skills. These were the days when I started riding as a sixteen year old, looking up to my Montesa hero's of Farley, Telling, Edwards and soon to be ace Rathmell, but sad to see the demise of Don Smith struggling on the Stag! Great days.
Montesa Cota 247
pro sport replied to stevewarden0's topic in MontesaHi Oldaz Been following with interest your refurbishment of your UKR. I have a mk4b the version before yours and have found similar problems to what you have come across. Your timing cover might have been damaged by the chain but pay particular attention to the inner case around the Kickstarter shaft, in a lot of cases the Kickstarter itself has been positioned to far forward on the splined shaft in the miss belief it would give a longer throw to the kick, unfortunately all it does is allow the stop on the shaft to punch a hole through the inner casing allowing water/moisture into ignition. The correct position of the kickstart should be the ' one o clock ' or 30 degrees, or looking side on parallel to the frame down tube. Hope this helps, here's mine.
Cota 247 Swing Arm question
pro sport replied to fessbonneville's topic in Introduce YourselfThis photo shows a 21M17--- frame with swing arm , standard size. You could lengthen by manufacturing copies of the rear spindle location plates with longer length from where it looks like the flat plate is welded into the tubular arm. I would agree with other opinions though, that lengthening wheelbase would be detrimental to handling
Montesa- Honda frame
pro sport replied to montesa pierre's topic in Introduce YourselfIf the frame number starts with 51M then production of the 349 model started in 1979 so with a number like 00634 it's going to be a late 79 early 1980 production number. You can check it out on the Southwest Montesa site, or search a similar post on here regarding 348/349 production dates for road registering.
Freelander 2 & Bike Rack
pro sport replied to Cookiemonster's topic in Trials TransportUse a Dave Cooper normal rack that I transferred from a Focus to an FL2. Handle bar isn't near rear screen , the only thing that touches the bumper is the front mudguard which is a bit long. See picture.
Washgate Could Be Lost To Trials
pro sport replied to pro sport's topic in UK Trials TalkYou can look at the Peak District National park site at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/consultations And fill in an online reply Or write to Rights of Way, Aldern House, Beslow Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1AE
Washgate Could Be Lost To Trials
pro sport posted a topic in UK Trials TalkDon't know if this has already been mentioned. There has been moves by the Peak District National Park to prohibit vehicular access and all traffic on the area known as Washgate nr Hollinsclough in the Peak District. This area is used by the following trials, Bemrose. Reliance Cup. Dave Rowland. Northern Experts trials. The National park will allow the use of the Washgate area to continue for only these four events on a year by year basis unless they feel that too much damage both physically and environmentally is being done to the area. If you feel that the sport as a whole is losing too much land to these environmentalists, you have until 25th November to Object in writing to there proposals. Constructive letters of support for the continued access to Washgate for these events would I am sure be appreciated by the event organisers and all future entrants to the above trials. I shall endeavour to find the address for your corespondance to be sent to and post Asap. Regards Prosport
Doug's Wheelie
pro sport replied to dabber's topic in General Trials TalkWhy don't you try jimmyl, my guess would be 10 mins maximum for us mere mortals, And as for 'on a standard bike' unless you rigged up some sort of refuelling meathod to top up a tank that would only take you about a third of the a lap per fill, your not going the distance.Wish Doug the best of luck with it though.
Don Hitchcock
pro sport posted a topic in Anything goesSad news from Paul Bickers (son of Dave Bickers) that Daves good friend and m/c dealer Don Hitchcock has sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with Dons family.
Show Me Your Twin Shocker!
pro sport replied to sir dabs alot's topic in TwinshockUpdated photos of my Montesa Cota mk4b

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What did you do for the Superbowl?
Gary and his dad, every year watch it together at a movie theater. I had it on in the background and saw parts of it, and during the 3rd quarter I went out to Walmart to get a few things.
If you missed some of the commercials (as I did), check them out or Vote for your favourite here: http://www.youtube.com/superbowl
I have to say that I am a big fan of a lot of the Budweiser Commercials, mostly the one with the Budweiser clydesdales (you can find them on youtube). I also liked the one this year with the boxer turned dalmation. Very moving 🙂
This one is my fave from last year:
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The draught of bigger ships calling Port of Aarhus force them to pass through the fairway very close to Sletterhage Lighthouse on the southern-most tip of the Djursland peninsula. Therefore the area surrounding the lighthouse offers great, but with the direct southerly orientation, also challenging opportunities for maritime photography.
In recent years Sletterhage Lighthouse has begun to attract a broader and ever bigger audience or "amateur ship spotters"; normal people often without any relation to the maritime world, but fascinated by – and keen to experience – the close encounter with the giants in the nearby fairway.
Normally merchant shipping and modern ships only draw a very limited attention from the broader public in Denmark. But Maersk Line changed that in 2013; when they for the first time in many decades did a huge national and international promotion of their new Triple-E container ships-series.
The twenty ship Triple-E-series was at that time the Worlds biggest ships and the first twelve of them was to call the Port of Aarhus in between Gdansk and Gothenburg during their turnaround in Northern Europe before the return-leg to Asia.
So Sletterhage soon became a weekly venue for the spectacular sight of the 400 meters light blue giants passing by. At a time introduction of a paid parking lot was considered and when the weather is good a local businessman now occasionally provide a mobile hot-dog stand to feed the visitors.
Last year the Triple-E-series was surpassed in TEU-count by MSC's new "Zoe-class" ships. Fortunately these are now also regular guests in Aarhus and together with the booming cruise industry in the region there should be plenty of impressive ships to be seen for the awakening new audience of amateur ship spotters at the southern-most tip of the Djursland.


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The Pension Plan is a defined benefit plan maintained fo the purpose of providing Retirement beneifts to eligible participants.
The Board of Trustees is both the Plan Sponsor and Plan Administrator. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the operation of this Plan. The Board of Trustees consists of Employer and Union representatives selected by the Employers and the Local Union who have entered into Collective Bargaining Agreements related to this Plan. If you wish to contact the Board of Trustees, use the address and telephone number below.
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Telephone: (708) 449-7373
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This Plan is maintained pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreements between Sheet Metal Workers' Local No. 73 and Contributing Employers. You may obtain a copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreement by writing to or examining it at the Fund Office.
Benefits described in this booklet are provided through Employer contributions. The provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and participation agreements determine the amount of the Employer contributions and the Employees on whose behalf contributions are made.
All assets are held in trust by the Board of Trustees for the purpose of providing benefits to eligible participants and defraying reasonable administrative expenses. Plan assets may be invested in accordance with the requirement of applicable law. These investments are made only after consultation with professional investment managers retained by the Trust.
The types of benefits provided and the Plan's requirements with respect to eligibility as well as circumstances that may result in disqualification, ineligibility, or denial or loss of any benefits are described in this booklet.
As someone who may be eligible for benefits from this Plan, you should be aware that benefits are paid in accordance with Plan provisions out of a trust fund maintained solely for this purpose. If you have any questions or problems as to benefit determinations, you have a right to appeal to the Trustees who administer the Plan as described in the appeals procedures .
Your rights have been incorporated in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which Congress adopted in 1974, for application to all benefit plans. Those rights are set forth in ERISA.
Only the Board of Trustee has broad discretion and authority to determine eligibility for benefits and the right to participate in the Pension Fund, and to exercise all the other powers specified in the Plan. The Trustees may, in their sole discretion, modify, amend, or terminate this Plan in any manner or at any time. The Board of Trustees determines eligibility for and the type and amount of benefits. The decision of the Board of Trustees is final and binding and will receive judicial deference to the extent that it does not constitute an abuse of discretion. No officer, agent, or Employee of the Union, or Employer or any other person is authorized to speak for, or on behalf of, or to commit the Board of Trustees, on any matter relating to the Pension Fund or Plan. If a decision of the Trustees is challenged in court, the decision will be upheld unless the court finds it to be arbitrary and capricious.
The Board of Trustees intends to continue the Plan indefinitely, although they reserve the right to change or amend it at any time. A Plan would end automatically if every Employer withdraws from the Plan or as defined by law. Any remaining benefits will be paid as described in the legal Plan Document. If the Plan is amended or terminated, you will be notified in writing.
Upon termination of the Pension Plan, you will be completely vested in your accrued benefit to the extent funded as of the date of termination. The assets of the Plan will be allocated after payment of Plan expenses in accordance with ERISA.
The Plan may be amended at any time if the Trustees agree to do so in writing.
The Pension Plan contains a provision forbidding any assignment, pledging or otherwise disposing of your pension payments except in relation to a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO). For more information regarding QDROs, or to receive a copy of the Fund's QDRO procedures free of charge, please contact the Fund Office.
Federal law requires that if the Plan becomes a top-heavy plan, as described in the Internal Revenue Code, minimum contributions may apply. In the unlikely event that the Plan becomes top-heavy, you will be notified accordingly.
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Encinitas events this weekend and beyond (March 9)
For a full list of events, visit the city's newsletter at https://bit.ly/2Fihe8C.
Arts Alive Banner Unveiling
Meet the artists and view the painted street banners that will hang on Coast Hwy 101 this spring on March 10 from noon to 2 p.m. at Pacific View Academy of the Arts, 390 West F Street. Eighty-two original artworks will comprise the six-mile-long exhibit. Bid on your favorites. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2oCQKoO.
Open Mic Nights
Every Tuesday, enjoy open mic nights at Univ. Studio Encinitas, 1057 South Coast Highway 101, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. For more information about this free event, visit https://bit.ly/2FeQwh7.
Additionally, Tower 13, 2633 South Coast Highway 101, now offers open mic nights every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information about this free event, visit https://bit.ly/2GYrPTa.
LIFE Film: Homelessness
Watch this compelling documentary with a discussion afterward, led by staff from the Community Resource Center and local elected officials on March 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Avenue in room 204. For more information about this free event, email email@example.com.
Hamilton Throw-Down
Do not throw away your shot to prove who is the top "Hamiltonian" on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Teens will be divided into groups to answer trivia questions about the smash Broadway musical, and play games earning points and bragging rights. Snacks will be provided. For more information about this free event, visit https://bit.ly/2oD3QlP.
West African Dance
Each week on Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m., guest instructors from Los Angeles to San Diego offer their expert talent and technique in teaching dance, which is accessible to all, from newcomers to advanced. Be prepared for a high energy class accompanied by live percussionists. It will take place at Dance North County, 533 Encinitas Boulevard. Cost is $13 to $15. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2FNVKyk.
O.P.E.N. Sketchbook with Sharon Belknap
Connect with nature and learn a lighthearted style of sketching with pencil, pen and watercolor on March 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Center for Creative Renewal, 1905 Crest Drive. Learn while watching Sharon's demonstrations along with her individual guidance. With this gentle approach to the creative process you'll be gaining confidence and leave inspired. No experience is required. The cost is $95. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2oCmYAu.
The Hutchins Consort: Mele o Hawai'i
Enjoy this free, family-friendly concert with guest artist Matt Akiona and experience the music of Aloha on March 10 at 11 a.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2FjwVMM.
Families Make History: Rain Sticks
Native American's used rain sticks to call upon the gods for rain in a dry climate. Every Saturday and Sunday in March, from noon to 4 p.m., celebrate these customs by making your own rain sticks, using paper rolls, rice, beans, foil, paint, feathers, and, of course, your imagination, and let your creativity rain supreme at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. For more information about this free event, visit https://bit.ly/2Ff0hMj.
Cardiff Library anniversary
The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the Sea Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave., invite book lovers, library lovers and cupcake lovers to the library's 104th birthday celebration and to a birthday half-price sale on March 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the library community room and the Book Nook. All materials, including collectibles and media will be half price. Come join the celebration and enjoy a birthday cupcake.
St. Patrick's Stories and Songs
San Diego Folk Heritage and Storytellers of San Diego team up for a lively celebration of Irish heritage in the lovely great room, featuring the talents of Gemini Junction, Jim Hinton, and Eric George Tauber on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Tickets are $18 or $15 for library members or children. For more information, visit www.sdfolkheritage.org.
The Nature of Poetry Today
This introductory class to poetry will cover why poetry sounds and looks the way it does today. The free class, instructed by Ron Salisbury, will take place March 10 at 1:30 p.m. For more information about this free event, visit https://bit.ly/2oD3QlP.
Family Day on the Farm
Enjoy a family-friendly morning of activities that can include: seeding, transplanting, composting, harvesting and more on March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Road. The cost is $15. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2oFC4VG.
Public Farm Tour
Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our production methods and the innovative technology we use on March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10. The cost is $15. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2oFC4VG.
Heritage Ranch Jam
This acoustic open mic will feature talented neighbors on March 11 from noon to 4 p.m. at The Heritage Ranch, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Sign-ups start at 11:30 a.m. Admission is $5. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2Fa1DIP.
How to Defuse Your Relationship Conflicts
Learn a step-by-step, empowering process for defusing emotional triggers that lead to conflict and leave you feeling disempowered, upset or wronged in intimate relationships, with friends, family, work situations on March 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Avenue. The free class is led by Dr. Jane Ilene Cohen, NLP & TimeLine Master Practitioner. For more information, visit www.janecohencounseling.com/events.
Encinitas School of Music Fundraiser
Enjoy performances by the Blast Big Band, Young Rock All Stars and the Ol' Man Band on March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 1393 Windsor Road. Food and beverages will be available. A silent auction of donated items will also be held. Admission is $20. Proceeds will offset costs and provide new equipment for students. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2H1doOh.
La Paloma Theatre
Now showing: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; Lady Bird; The Shape of Water; and Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets: $10 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. For show times, call 760-436-7469.
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BofA posts 37.5 percent decline in 1st-quarter profit
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Bank of America Corp posted a 37.5 percent decline in first-quarter earnings, hurt by mortgage-related costs.
The largest U.S. bank reported net income of $2.0 billion, or 17 cents per share, compared with $3.2 billion, or 28 cents per share ,in the same quarter a year ago.
(Reporting by Joe Rauch, additional reporting by Dan Wilchins in New York; editing by John Wallace)


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Hot Stone Hot Plate
After making the Corked! Hot Plate, I wanted to try making a hot plate made of stones. I got the felt and stones from the dollar store and the project was so simple. Materials Stones Felt Hot Glue Step 1 Cut the felt to your desired size and shape Step 2 I laid the stones on the felt and moved them to my desired look. I … Continue reading Hot Stone Hot Plate


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By Ryan Kelly –
"The purpose of creation was for God to be glorified by man being created in His image. The purpose of salvation is for God to be gloried by the rebirth of man in the image of Jesus." This quote from Dr Darryl Craft reflects a study from John Piper on Isaiah 43 and is one of the more impactful analysis of the purpose of creation that I have heard in a while.
God has always had a plan for each of us, and this plan always comes back to the glorification of himself. Whether your life is going well, or you are facing struggles or concerns, remember that God will never leave you or forsake you. You are part of His purpose and plan. You have not been forgotten, but rather you are meaningful to your creator because you reflect His glory. Stay close to Him, and you will stay in His will.


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Caerbont Automotive Instruments Ltd (CAI) has launched a new low-energy Vacuum Gauge to measure the manifold vacuum in an engine. The new gauge replaces less-reliable mechanical gauges. Vacuum Gauges are commonly used on Classic Cars to assist with tuning for power, diagnosing engine faults, and for measuring fuel economy.
The new Vacuum Gauge has been added to the successful SMITHS Auxiliary range of gauges for classic cars. This type of gauge is connected to the car's inlet manifold to measure the Manifold Vacuum, which is the difference in air pressure between the engine's intake manifold and Earth's atmosphere.
In operation, the Vacuum Gauge measures the amount of air pressure inside the engine. Whenever the engine is running, a vacuum is created. Pressure measurements are taken at the intake manifold by the carburetor or by the throttle body if fuel is injected. The Vacuum Gauge uses a modern stress / strain gauge sender attached to the intake manifold of the engine.
Installing a Vacuum Gauge has many benefits including enabling early identification of engine vacuum leaks. These are normally difficult to diagnose as they could manifest as a crack in a hose, a loose carburetor gasket, or a leaky EGR (Exhaust Gas Re-circulation) valve. In each instance, using an automotive Vacuum Gauge will help pinpoint a specific diagnosis for the problem.
Gauges to measure the Manifold Pressure were very popular in the 1970s during the Oil Crisis and were commonly known as the 'Econometer' gauge. Petrol and Diesel were both in short supply with rising prices, and the gauge was used to tune the engine and maintain maximum fuel economy.
There are two variants of the new SMITHS Vacuum Gauge. The Model VG1302-03CB measures Hg (mercury), whilst the Model VG1302-04CB measures Kpa (Kilopascals). Each Vacuum Gauge is 52mm in diameter with a ½ vee Chrome bezel and clamp fixing. The face of the gauge is LED lit and styled to match other SMITHS Classic Gauges. The SMITHS Vacuum Gauge operates in conjunction with a sender unit (Model PTTR2300-03-8NKIT).
The new Vacuum Gauge is one of a wide range of SMITHS gauges designed for classic cars.
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Hey guys! I hope you're all doing well considering everything that's been going on… For today's post, I wanted to share a diary/lookbook of my first trip with my boyfriend, Erik! I cannot express how much this trip meant to me, and I love that I can share it with all of you.
We decided to go to Kranidi. It is located two hours away by car from Athens (in Greece). We stayed at one of the breathtaking Aman chain hotels and one of their newest creations: Amanzoe. We chose to travel to a more quiet romantic place as we had already partied with friends for a couple of days in Mykonos before coming to Amanzoe (following covid-19 regulations, of course)! I loved that I could see the two sides of this amazing country in the space of a couple of weeks.
My four nights at the Amanzoe resort with Erik were absolutely amazing. It was incredible in every way, from the delicious Greek, Japanese and European food we had to our beautiful pavilion (hotel room) and witnessing the hotel's stunning architecture! I can also not forget to mention all the calming ocean and pool dips we took under the burning greek sun, massages, and of course, and sunset watching. It was one of the nicest, most modern hotels I've ever been to from its incredible views, perfect weather all year round and the staff was so incredibly nice (and constantly made sure we were having a great time)! Saying that it was a relaxing trip would be an understatement. But, it is frankly one of my favorite trips I've ever done, and with the best company! I will never forget this incredible trip, and I recommend going to all the loved up couples and/or strong friendship or family bonds.
Top: Princess Polly, shorts: BDG, sunglasses: Ray-Ban, sandals: Aeyde, bag: Cult Gia.
Swimsuit: Fendi (Mytheresa), sunglasses: Chanel (Vestiaire Collective), sandals: Chanel, bag: Saint Laurent.
Sweater: Staud, swimsuit: Haight, sunglasses: Saint Laurent, sandals: Saint Laurent, bag: Cult Gaia.
Swimsuit: WeWoreWhat.
Swimsuit: Beach Riot.
Amanzoe's Library
Swimsuit: WeWoreWhat.
Top: For Love & Lemon's, shorts: BDG, belt: Saint Laurent, heels: The Attico bag: Chanel.
Swimsuit: Chanel (vintage bought on Vestiaire Collective).
That's it for today's post. I hope you enjoyed reading it! I'm so grateful I got to go back to one of my favorite countries this Summer, especially knowing how hard it was for everyone to travel this year with covid regulations. I'm aware that I always say this, but I truly mean it, I am extremely blessed to have been able to go on that amazing trip, and I do not take it for granted. I've had the most wonderful time, and I truly hope I'll be able to go back in the future! Once again, I hope you are all coping well, given these tough circumstances.
Have you ever been to Greece? If so, where? If you haven't, is there an island in particular you would love to visit? Let me know!
Lot's of LOVE, as always,


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Ibram X. Kendi's STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING, The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America leaves no stone unturned and no one escapes the continuing story of racism as it moves from the old world to the new.
Every aspect of racism is explored dating to the earliest fabrications regarding the evolution of the black race. The work traces racism from early Europe to the slave ships, the Puritanical Great Migration to America, slavery, the early abolitionist movement, the American Revolution, the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the modern day Civil Rights Movement, the NAACP, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kendi misses no one in painting this enormous 500 page canvas. Cotton Mather (Salem Witch Trials), Thomas Jefferson, William Lloyd Garrison. W.E.B. Dubois, Booker T. Washington, Lincoln, Grant, Obama, Eugene Debs, Roger Taney, Dred Scott, John Brown, Angela Davis, Malcolm X, Hip Hop, Rap, and the list moves on to infinity. No one, at least by degree, escapes the racist brush.
In this day of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, the 1619 Project, Trump, STAMPED FROM THE BEGINNING is an essential read to gain a broad perspective of why racism and denial continues to embroil American Society and the body politic. Kendi's research is absolutely all encompassing.
The book is enlightening and yet frightening, but despite history the author remains hopeful. "There will come a time when Americans will realize that the only thing wrong with black people is that they think something is wrong with black people." "There will come a time when we fight for humanity, we are fighting for ourselves."


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Do you have Cinderella Step Sister Syndrome (C.S.S.S.)? "What in the world is that?" you ask. It is the attempt to live someone else's dream that doesn't fit who we are, such as Cinderella's stepsisters did in Grimm's famous fairy tale. In the original story of Cinderella, written by Grimm, the stepsisters did physical harm to their feet by cutting off toes and heels to attempt to wear the glass slipper designed for Cinderella. Many times, our effort to live someone else's dream can cause physical, emotional and, spiritual harm to us, but because we are living out a dream, we don't see the cost to us, but we certainly will feel it. Sometimes when we are not living our best life, we find ourselves daydreaming of what life could be like if things were different or trying to shove our feet in shoes that we cannot walk in. Alas, neither of these options produce little more than frustration in our life. In my line of work, I meet many people who are living the lives that others have created for them instead of writing their story. Many people still live the lives their parents set up in work, finances, and relationships. They have assimilated the beliefs of their parents into how they live, and in turn, they live someone else's life; a life that of their parent's design. Be it parents, teachers, pastors, partners or friends who influence the choices that you make; you need to have a clear image of who you are so that you start making decisions that will move you toward your passion. Once you have located your passion, you will find it easier to make choices because you will understand what options or people to embrace and what choices not to embrace. Your truth about yourself will bring your peace and energy and will cause you to set boundaries for anyone or anything that negative encroaches on that which you hold dear. The Cinderella Stepsister Syndrome recovery challenge is to find your passion in life and move toward it because it is when we move toward who we were created to be in life that we start finding our fulfillment. The psalmist David understood this about God and was able to recover from many challenges in life because he understood this concept of God. Today, I challenge you to search the internet for passion finder assessments that will help point you in the right direction (my personal favorites are the DISC Career assessment, COPSystem, and the Destiny Finder profile), and to search out people who see the same things in you that the assessments provide. We need people in our lives who will embrace us for who we have been called to be, not who they need us to be for their purposes. I often relate this to my life when I think about the mentors in my life who had supported my passions even when they did not benefit from those passions. I know that I would still be living the life somebody else had created for me and being confused and powerless, had someone not stepped forward and said to me, " I see who you are in this area and you need to do much more of it!" Cinderella's stepsisters never received what they wanted out of life because they were living the life their mother had created for them. It's time to create a life that brings you passion, not one that crushes your dreams because you live for others.
Psalm 139
1 You have searched me, Lord,
and you know me.
2 You know when I sit and when I rise;
you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You discern my going out and my lying down;
you are familiar with all my ways.
4 Before a word is on my tongue
you, Lord, know it completely.
5 You hem me in behind and before,
and you lay your hand upon me.
6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too lofty for me to attain.
7 Where can I go from your Spirit?
Where can I flee from your presence?
8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there;
if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn,
if I settle on the far side of the sea,
10 even there your hand will guide me,
your right hand will hold me fast.
11 If I say, "Surely the darkness will hide me
and the light become night around me,"
12 even the darkness will not be dark to you;
the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.


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GAY AND LESBIAN HOTELS IN Taiwan
The Taiwan's attitude towards gays and lesbians is among the most progressive in Asia. There is no sodomy law to penalize homosexuality. Marriage or other forms of legal partnership are not available to same-sex partners. Taipei is a great city for LGBTQ+ visitors for nightlife.


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Discover Coach 1941's Fall Winter 2018.19 advertising campaign featuring American superstar Selena Gomez, Japanese actress and model Kiko Mizuhara, Chinese actress Guan Xiaotong, Chinese actor Timmy Xu, and models Ali Latif, Blesnya Minher, Joaquim Arnell, Lily Nova, Nina Gulien, Remington Williams and William Grant. In charge of photography was the legendary Steven Meisel, with creative direction from Fabien Baron. Beauty is work of hair stylist Guido Palau and makeup artist Pat McGrath.
Fall Winter 2018.19 Campaigns
"I love the way that we have pushed the Coach gang further this season to be more unique, diverse and just overall cool in their attitude, it's how I see people here in New York enjoying wearing clothes and just feels really relevant to me." – Stuart Vevers
"American heritage sportswear makes a stronger appearance this season, with cross body bags, rucksacks and Signature print bomber and varsity jackets for both guys and girls. Taking its cue from 90's streetwear that the brand's Creative Director, Stuart Vevers, sees on the streets of New York City today, it's a contemporary way of dressing that has arrived in the world of Coach.
Accessories as always are central to the collection and campaign. Bonnie Cashin archive iconic styles have been brought back in the shape of leather coats, to sit alongside the Signature print pieces that are so prominent in the collection. Showcasing Coach's heritage in a modern way, Vevers has also worked with artist Chelsea Champlain and her painterly mystic roses, moths and floral skulls on soft leather Dreamer bags.
Actress and singer Selena Gomez returns in her third campaign as the face of Coach. The series of images captures Gomez in the Fall 2018 collection resting on a vintage car. Set on a quintessential New York City street, the images highlight the season's new bags, with Gomez carrying the Dreamer bag, a new silhouette featuring the Signature print, embroidery and leather detailing."
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O.K. I know that 99.9% of the offices/workspaces that I feature on PPT are white I do admit I have a fascination with dark, moody spaces too. This office is my dream space for writing my (still unfinished but very close) novel. It's inspiring and dark and enveloping. I could see myself being very happy there. Are you a fan of darker creative spaces or are you a fan of brighter rooms?
I really love the look of dark walls. There's something comforting about them. They have an elegance to them. What do you think about dark walls and dark offices/workspaces? Yay or nay?


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- 30% longer battery
- New housing makes it easier to access the camera
The Bad
- Battery life is still poor
- Maximum video resolution of 1080p
- Small delay when controlling the camera via Wi-Fi
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Tech Specs
Image Quality
1080p footage @60fps
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Around 1.5-2.5 hours
Wifi and Bluetooth
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While my husband and I have been social distancing during the pandemic, running out on a whim to purchase ingredients or locating specific products has been challenging. Instead I've been creative using what I have on hand to make dinner. I love to cook so I usually have certain stables in the pantry and garlic, shallots, olives are a necessity in my kitchen. If you stock your pantry with canned tomatoes, artichokes, olives, olive oil, pasta, and have garlic, shallots, or onions on hand, a meal is easy to put together without running to the store.
I also like to keep a few Asian ingredients for a quick easy meal but my repertoire isn't very extensive. I realized during this time of social distancing that although I love Asian dishes we normally go out to a restaurant for Thai or Chinese food. Take out is an option, which we have tried during the pandemic. Now I want to expand my cooking and include more healthy Asian dishes. I love cooking with fresh veggies. I look forward to this new cooking adventure. Who knew that after all these years I could find more outlets for my cooking skills.
My favorite weekday meal requirements are simple: flavorful, easy, and little clean-up, two dirty pan limit! And my Veggie pasta is perfect!
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, chopped
1 can(14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, no salt. I like Hunts tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 crushed red pepper
1/2 can(14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in quarters
1/2 cup Castelvetrano Italian olives, I love Mezzetta olives
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
4 oz fresh mozzarella, chopped
1/2 box thin spaghetti
Heat olive oil in a medium pan. Add garlic and shallot, saute for 5 minutes until the shallot is translucent. Add diced tomatoes, and wine. Season with salt and red pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add artichokes hearts, olives, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes
While the tomato mixture is simmering, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and put in large bowl
Add mozzarella to the tomato mixture cooking just until the cheese starts to melt. Remove from heat and toss with spaghetti.
Serve with fresh Parmesan Cheese.


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It's the last article of the year!
2019 is almost upon us but before we welcome the New Year, it's time for me to look back at 2018 and all the Underworlds action that happened.
This year has been a blast for me. Even though I started playing Underworlds at launch, things only really started picking up for me in January when I set out on my mission to go to every tournament available and to win a Grand Clash. The thought of this blog was but a distant dream until I could get myself good enough at the game to be competent. Thankfully I am now barely competent. Months of practice always pay off!
But enough about me (for now), it's time to see my highlights of the year!
Best Tournaments of 2018
I've been to a lot of tournaments this year, far more than my whole gaming life since I started this hobby way back when 14 years ago. They've ranged from club events all the way to big gaming expos. I've been to so many that there was no way I could pick just a single one.
So here are my top 3, all these tournaments were more than just about winning or losing. The positive experiences they boasted are testament to how amazing and welcoming the Underworlds community is. Something we should all be really proud of.
3) Wargames Workshop Milton Keynes
It was a very difficult choice but the only clear choice to me was WGW Milton Keynes. This was the first tournament I travelled outside London for that wasn't a Warhammer World event, the first of 2018 and my first tournament when I decided to hit the competitive scene hard.
Despite coming 2nd everyone was great from the players to staff. Not only that but the TO (who is a staff member) knew how to perfectly run the event without needing any help whatsoever due to his TO experience. It's what kept me coming back (which resulted in me winning their next 2 tournaments) as it is just a truly amazing place for gaming events. A bit difficult to get to at times but you'll never have a bad experience.
2) Warhammer World
Grand Clashes are always going to be the most talked about events but (almost) nothing beats the gaming haven that is Warhammer World. Not only that but it was my first Grand Clash! We all braved the snow and weather disruptions to make it to Warhammer World's first Grand Clash. Me and my friends feared a über competitive event with hardly any sportsmanship but were elated to be proven wrong. What was going to be our worst event turned out to be one of the best.
It doesn't go without mentioning the world-class events team who run their events. Although John Bracken has now moved onto the rules team, an event headed by him was a sight to behold. Even now events are still as fun as ever. From the miniatures hall, to the Forgeworld store and the venerable Bugman's Bar there's always something for every gamer
1) Tabletop Scotland 2018
Yes this was the first Grand Clash but it's not the reason it claimed top spot. This event was their first dedicated tabletop expo as well as marking the beginning of my ventures outside of England for gaming tournaments.
I always plan to go to any Grand Clash in the UK but I was in two minds about this (thanks to my job). In the end, however, I was so glad I went up. This event is how I want all non-Games Workshop events to be ran. Staff were quickly responsive to e-mails and queries, friendly, approachable, welcoming and overall a huge laugh to chat with. The event was smooth with no hiccups plus they were fully prepared to run the Grand Clash.
The journey there and back is something I had to include. A 7 hour train journey is never fun but it was more than bearable once the train passed into Scotland. The landscape was beautiful and something you have to see. Next time I'll be going by plane though.
Favourite Articles of 2018
I've written a lot of articles this year (75 excluding this one) but I still have a few that are near and dear to me. Allow me to share my top 3.
3) Warband Deconstruction: Offensive Steelheart's Champions
Probably my most tactically intensive articles, I breakdown my old love: aggro Steelheart's Champions. They won me many events and got me to 11th at the first Warhammer World Grand Clash. The articles took me a while to complete but it was an enjoyable process to go through, especially with the board placement part. Sadly not as popular as some of my other articles but it is something I plan to return to eventually.
More of a proud accomplishment than anything, I never expected Games Workshop to reach out to me to review Underworlds season 2. I started the blog to chart my own competitive progress and also to help players with the game. With this article, I was able to give a full tactical insight into the box set while trying to be as impartial as possible. I like to think I mostly achieved that aim plus everyone seemed to really enjoy the article too!
1) Getting Started with Warhammer Underworlds
It's pinned to the front page for a reason. I've done a lot of work for helping players already familiar with the game but wanted to work an area I was severely lacking in: new or potential players. Now this was something I've seen a lot of blogs not really cover and I'm guilty of it too. Games Workshop do a good basis for getting started but I wanted to give my own independent and tactical input, especially considering I lack any sort of real card game history. With my reviews and experience for the whole aspect of the game, this article gives players a whole load of resources from what expansions to buy, card sleeves and storage ideas.
Favourite Warbands of 2018
Cards are easy to get lost upon but it needs to be mentioned about just how great the warbands are, especially with the Nightvault release.
3) Sepulchral Guard
Skelly bois coming at ya! Amazing models, unique playstyle and full meme power. They're really good now and quite enjoyable to play once you get your head around it. I love using them for intro games and I am glad I'll never have to use them to win a Shadeglass Trophy again.
2) Thorns of the Briar Queen
Miniatures that surpass even the Sepulchral Guard, these ghosts bring elegance with tactical power. A warband that excels at any power level and with huge tactical depth. Plus they really do look good! Be careful not to get tempted by their ethereal gazes.
1) Spiteclaw's Swarm
You know it, I know it, heck who doesn't?? The Skaven are my favourite warband from looks all the way to gameplay. Each model is so individual while full of character yet still blend together as a single coherent warband. Their speed and easy inspire mechanic makes them amazingly powerful, so much so I won 2 Grand Clashes with them and a multitude of other tournaments! Nothing beats the look of your opponent when they realise there is nowhere safe from Skritch. For he is the greatest, yes-yes.
Annual Loot Extravaganza
No yearly review is worth its salt without a look at my tournament results. I've won 2 Grand Clashes and accumulated a multitude of trophies. Now you get to see an eagerly awaited photo, what do 16 Shadeglass Trophies look like in one place?
The keen-eyed viewers will see I have colour-coded my trophies, a necessary step for cataloguing purposes when you have 16. Weirdly the Nightvault Grand Clash trophy differs slightly from the Shadespire one. Most importantly though is that the majority were won with my one true love,
crits Skaven.
Not to go without mentioning, here are my non-GW trophies. The glass trophy and metal plaque are from Wargames Workshop Northampton who run amazing events. The metal one is from Blood and Glory where I won it after playing in the Friday evening tournament after the Grand Clash.
My Grand Clash loot. I've been to all 7 held in the UK this year and placed in the top 4 at 5 of them.
Now this is my Organised Play loot from OP kit events. Most of this was earned by simply just attending and placing well, winning wasn't a necessity (although very much welcomed). I won't be showing the promos because they're all sealed away in my organisers and I'd cry if I had to take them all out again.
Overall 2018 has been amazing for me and it's heavily due to the community. From people posting on the blog to people at events, you've all made my time with the game super enjoyable. It's the reason I stuck around and started writing this blog to give back what I've learned. I would never have made it this far without you all, especially with the local London scene and all my friends at my local club HATE who made me keep playing with such amazing people.
I met my target (twice!) for winning a Grand Clash and am now making a decent headway into winning a trophy with every warband. Yet for 2019 I want to focus more on delivering content in better ways, something which will make sense later on in the year. Of course winning clashes is still a goal but it's just very rewarding to help everyone get better with the game.
Here's to a Happy New Year with an excellent 2019! Just never forget to ask yourself: can you roll a crit?


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'.. the path of the just, as a brightening light, shines more and more towards the perfect day; whereas the baddies don't even know what they are tripping over' – Mishlai – Proverbs 4: 18-19 (LUK Modern Translation)
Because we realize that the 'leadership', which we have implicitly trusted for so long, is now totally compromised and corrupt, we are fixing up some better lighting, and recruiting some clear, clean 'Light Bearers', who are going to show a confused electorate the correct way out of the swamp.
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"There's a historic battle going on now across the West, in Europe, America and elsewhere. It is globalism against populism. And you may loath populism, but I tell you a funny thing, it's becoming very popular."
- Nigel Farage
As of January 31, 2020, Great Britain is no longer part of the European Union (EU). Britain's success in parting ways with the EU, what is commonly called Brexit, short for British Exit from the EU, is the culmination of nearly 30 years of work by Britons opposed to the Maastricht Treaty, which the was signed by the U.K.'s conservative government in 1992, making Great Britain part of the EU.
In June 2016, a referendum was held asking voters whether they wanted to remain in the EU or leave. Despite a great deal of opposition from the establishment, the vote went 52% in favor of Brexit, with 48% electing to remain in the EU.
Although interests dedicated to keeping Britain in the EU worked hard to subvert Brexit, the resounding victory of the conservatives under the leadership of Boris Johnson on December 12, 2019, effectively guaranteed the success of Brexit.
In this post, I don't intend to get into the weeds of the political process that brought about Brexit. Neither do I intend to write much about the principle figures who supported Brexit or opposed it. My aim here is to step back and to view Brexit in its larger historical context, that of conflict between the Protestant Westphalian World Order and the New World Order globalism of the Roman Catholic Church-State (RCCS).
Though very little attention has been paid to the religious aspect of Brexit by mainstream journalism, and though it may seem strange to some to speak of any relationship between the 16th century Protestant Reformation and the 21st century Brexit, this author holds that, not only is there a relationship between the Reformation and Brexit, but that the relationship is a close one. Indeed, it is not an overstatement to put the relationship in these terms: No Protestant Reformation, no Brexit. It's that simple.
Globalism: Protestants Oppose, Catholics Embrace
On January 12, 2017, the Washington Post ran an article titled "Catholics like the European Union more than Protestants do. This is why," in which political scientists Brent Nelsen and James Guth note the split between Protestants and Roman Catholic over the EU and explain the reasons for this phenomenon.
After commenting that there's a great deal of skepticism about the role of religion in European politics, Brent Nelsen observed,
But in 2001, we started looking at Eurobarometer data, and it's very clear that Catholics, controlling for all other factors, favor the E.U. more than do Protestants. These attitudes were forged in the Reformation, with the development of two different approaches to governance in Europe. Catholics see Europe as a single cultural whole that ought to be governed in some coordinated way. Protestants, on the other hand, have seen the nation state as a bulwark against Catholic hegemony, and they have been very reluctant to give it up, even as religion has become less important.
This is an excellent summary of the very distinct views of international relations held by Protestants and Romanists. Later in the article, Nelsen expands on this idea,
Catholicism has always been a universal religion. It was the successor to the Roman Empire, and in Catholic theology and ideology, there's always been an emphasis on the unity of Christendom. Even today, even though the pope doesn't claim secular authority, there's still supranational governance within the Roman Catholic Church. So Catholics have always been very comfortable, even if subconsciously, with the notion of supranational governance.
After the Reformation, Protestants, on the other hand, attempted to carve out areas of religious liberty and caught on to the notion of the nation state. They didn't invent the concept — it was invented by both sides as they came out of the religious wars of the 17th century — but the Protestants saw the nation state as very important for guaranteeing their liberty. For people in the Nordic states and the United Kingdom, the continent was the source of instability and of hegemony, and that's part of why they developed a strong commitment to the nation and to national sovereignty — this was really the main vehicle for defense against, first, expanding Catholic control in the 16th and 17th centuries, and then, later on, Napoleon and Hitler.
We can summarize Nelsen's comments thus: The Roman Catholic Church-State, as successor to the Roman Empire, believes in globalism, in empire building and in a top-down structure of world government, whereas Protestants view these ideas as tyrannical and see the nation-state as a bulwark against them and as a guarantor of personal liberty.
What Saith the Scriptures?
So who's right in this conflict? Are Romanists calling for world government – it's remarkable to this author that, despite the many, open, and aggressive calls for world government by popes and other high officials of the Roman Catholic Church-State, so little note is made of Rome's push for globalism; this is true both among members of the mainstream media and the independent, alternate media; it's as if reporters and pundits all have veils over their hearts when writing about Rome – in the right, or are Protestants who view the nation state as a bulwark against tyranny?
Very obviously, the Protestants have it right. So where are the Scriptural proofs? While this author does not claim to exhaust in this brief post all the Bible has to say in support of independent nation states and in opposition to globalist tyranny, it is possible to hit the highlights.
Empires are Monuments to Sinful Man's Pride
The Tower of Babel is one early example of man's sinful attempt to build a world empire as a monument to his own pride. After the flood, the Lord commanded Noah and his sons, much in the same way as he had Adam, to "Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth." But Noah's descendants did not obey, preferring instead to stay in one place and to erect a monument to their own pride. As Genesis 11 recounts, the Lord responded and put an end to their enterprise. He confused their language and "scattered them [the people] over the face of all the earth."
In his address on Mars Hill, the Apostle Paul sheds further light on God's reason for doing what he did to Babel. According to Paul, confusing their language and scattering them across the face of the earth appears to have been an act of God's mercy. Paul explains, "And He has made form one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings, so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him" (Acts 17:26-27).
Now "nations" (Greek ethnos) here has a different, though related, meaning to the modern term "nation state." Nations, in Paul's usage, were what we today would call "people groups." That is, a nation was a collection of individuals sharing a common ancestry, language and culture. A nation state, as we use that term today, although not identical to the what Paul meant by "nations", is a closely related idea. A nation state, as it's come to be understood, is the political expression of a particular people group.
To prove this, simply think about the nation states of the modern world. They have, historically, represented people with a common ancestry, language and culture. This is not to says that there can be no distinctions among people within a nation state. But, practically speaking, it appears that there are limits to how much diversity can exist within a nation state before that nation state itself ceases to exist.
If it's true that God approves of nations in the people groups sense of the term, and it is, it also appears that he likewise approves of the political expression of people groups, what we have come to call the nation state. This can be seen in the radical reorganization of international relations that occurred in the century following the Protestant Reformation.
The Westphalian World Order
The Thirty Years' War and the Treaty of Westphalia that settled it, are among the most important, most positive, and yet among the most forgotten by-products of the Reformation.
So forgotten are the Thirty Year's War and the Treaty of Westphalia, that probably a large percentage of the American people has never even heard of them, let alone could tell you anything about them. But if you explain the ideas of the Treaty of Westphalia to them, not only will people generally agree with them, but they likely will say that it's just common sense.
The Thirty Year's War took place from 1618-1648 and was a battle between the Catholic and Protestant states of the Holy Roman Empire. Despite the guarantee of religious freedom within the Holy Roman Empire as a result of the Peace of Augsburg, Emperor Ferdinand II attempted to force citizens of the empire to follow Roman Catholic teaching. The Protestants refused to go along, and the long war, the first pan-European war, one that resulted in more than 8 million casualties, followed. In short, the good guys won, the papal forces were defeated, and the world has never been the same since.
In a nutshell, the Westphalian World Order is the principle of Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) applied to individual countries. It may surprise many people, but MYOB is a Christian principle. For example, in 2 Thessalonians, Paul writes, "For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but are busybodies. Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread" (2 Thes. 11-12).
Just as there are people who sinfully want to mind everyone else's business, so too are there national leaders that sinfully want to mind everyone else's business. Such was the case of Rome in the pre-Reformation period. During the Thirty Years' War, Rome and her proxies were fighting to continue their long-held traditions of murder, theft and extortion, but received, as it were, a mortal wound from the Protestants.
But Rome, though substantially weakened, never gave up her globalist ambitions. Today, Rome is an institution recovering from that mortal wound.
The European Union as the Fourth Reich
Students of the Second World War are doubtless familiar with the term The Third Reich (German, Die Dritte Reich), which is what the Nazis called Germany under Hitler's regime. The German word "Reich" can be translated as "empire, kingdom, or realm."
Now calling Nazi Germany the Third Reich implies that there was a First and Second Reich. So what were these? In his book Mystery, Babylon The Great I.A.
Sadler identified the Holy Roman Empire as the First Reich (111) and the unified Germany from 1870 – 1918 as the Second Reich (214-216). The Third Reich was, of course, Nazi Germany which lasted from 1933-1945.
Sadler draws a number of parallels between the Hitler's Third Reich and the EU, which he calls the Fourth Reich. To wit,
- The EU's attempt to create "a collectivist European State, with a single economy and currency are remarkably similar to the Nazi plan in 1942 of a united Europe under the control of Germany,
- The fall of communism in eastern Europe brought about a unified Germany and the eastward expansion of the EU and NATO. A unified Germany has become the dominant force in central Europe, "revealing a disturbing parallel with the growth of the Third Reich" (264).
- Czechoslovakia was split in two with the Czech Republic becoming aligned closely with Germany, mirroring Germany's occupation of the Sudetenland in 1938,
- "Austria then joined the European Union mirroring the Anschluss with Germany in 1938" (264).
Sadler concludes, "Today, through the Maastricht Treaty, national independence has been virtually abolished in favour of a European superstate, bearing an uncanny resemblance to Hitler's Third Reich."-
Reichs Under the Control of Rome
Though separated by time – the Holy Roman Empire got its start in the 9th century under Charlemagne – the four Reichs have this in common, they were/are all collectivist empires heavily influenced, indeed one could argue, under the control of, the Roman Catholic Church-State.
- The Holy Roman Emperor was crowned by the pope.
- Sadler notes that during the years of the Second Reich, "the Vatican progressively aligned itself with Germany, ensuring the balance of policies shifted away from those of Protestant Prussia towards that of a pro-Romanist German Empire, which forged an alliance with the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Austria-Hungary had long been a bastion of the Jesuits and the Church of Rome in Central and Eastern Europe" (214).
- The Third Reich famously signed a concordat with Rome. For details, see Hitler's Pope, The Secret History of Pius XII by Robert Cornwell.
- The Fourth Reich, the EU, has been widely supported by the Roman Catholic Church-State. Indeed, the EU got its start with the Treaty of Rome in 1957, and the popes of Rome have consistently supported the EU.
Many have argued, and this author is in agreement with them, that the EU, properly understood is really the reincarnation of the Holy Roman Empire. As Sadler notes, the full name of the First Reich was "Sacrum Romanum Imperium Nationis Germanicae", The Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation (111). Although there were many non-German nations that were part of the Holy Roman Empire, the core of the Empire's economic and political power was Germany, and the Emperor was crowned by the pope.
In like fashion, the core of the EU's economic and political power is Germany, and the current Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, though nominally Lutheran, is a close ally of the Holy See.
Brexit in Context, A Protestant Victory
With all this history in mind, Brexit can be seen in a new light. In the opinion of this author, one could argue that Brexit really ought to be seen as the culmination of a sort of second Thirty Years' War. Worth noting, is that it took nearly the same amount of time for Nigel Farage and others to bring about Brexit – 27 years – as it did for the Allies to defeat the Catholic forces of the Holy Roman Empire.
In support of this, the idea that Brexit can be seen as a sort of second Thirty Years' War, let us return to the Washington Post article referenced above. In response to the question, "Did religion play a part in the Brexit vote?" author James Guth responded,
Yes. If you look at the 2014 European Parliamentary Election Study, in the run-up to the Brexit vote, it's clear that in the United Kingdom, Catholics were supportive of the E.U., as were minority religions — Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists — whereas Evangelical Protestants were the most critical of the E.U. And a lot of the surveys that were done just before and after the Brexit vote, even though they weren't very good at identifying different religious groups, found pretty consistently that the more Protestant you were, the more critical you were of the E.U. That may have made the difference: If those Protestants had voted the way the average citizen of the United Kingdom had, Brexit wouldn't have passed (emphasis added).
When asked, "Is Catholic support for the E.U. a result of explicit church guidance? Or is it simply an implicit cultural value?" James Guth had this very interesting response,
It's both. The Catholic Church has explicitly supported European integration since World War II. Every pope since the end of World War II has been very supportive of the E.U. In 2014, Pope Francis gave a talk at the European Parliament about the need for the E.U. to rediscover its vision. Catholics are getting cues from the top, even if they're subtle ones.
It's the same story with Protestants. In the United Kingdom, you have Evangelical pastors who, on the Sunday before the Brexit referendum, were talking about how leaving the E.U. was the better Christian choice. I was at a conference in Oxford a couple of years ago, and on Sunday, I attended an Evangelical Anglican congregation. The greeter who met us at the door asked me what I was there for, and I explained that I was giving a paper on religion and European identity. He said, "Well, I think you've come to the wrong place. We don't have any Europeans in this congregation." People are getting cues like this all the time, from the clergy, from others in the congregation. It's a pervasive cultural force, even if it's becoming weaker (emphasis added).
Given the history of Roman Catholic attempts to reestablish its hegemony in Europe through support of the EU, and beyond through various globalist initiatives, the Brexiteers successful campaign to pull Britain out of the EU must be seen as a resounding win, not only for Great Britain, but also for all men everywhere who oppose tyranny and love liberty.
Closing Thoughts
"The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called 'benefactors,'" said Jesus to his disciples, who were disputing among themselves about who was the greatest. Jesus reminded his disciples that it was the unbelieving pagan rulers who oppressed the people while seeking the praise of men. Jesus went on to tell them, "But not so among you," and continued by teaching them the principle of servant-leadership. It is from this that we get the Christian idea of government as servant.
The application of Christ's words to our present topic is easy to see. The secular rulers and popes of our day act with the same high-handed disregard for personal liberty as the ancient emperors and rulers Jesus used in his example. They pretend to be for the people, but their policies are actually destructive of the best interests of the very people they claim to represent. Nevertheless, they wish to be seen as benefactors and love to be lauded as such. This haughty spirit can be seen in the popes of Rome by their support for the EU and in the bureaucratic minions who carry out the EU's marching orders.
In the opinion of this author, the original vote for Brexit in 2016, the election of Donald Trump that same year, the resounding victory of the Tories and Boris Johnson in 2019, and now the successful completion of Brexit should be seen as God's grace to the people of Great Britain and the United States. This is not to suggest that everything about Brexit, Boris Johnson and Donald Trump is perfect and above reproach.
But warts and all, what the people of the Great Britain and the United States actually received, is so far superior compared to what they might have received, and perhaps even deserved to receive, that this author cannot help but see God's gracious and providential hand at work.
In America, we dodged a real bullet in 2016, coming close to electing globalist Hillary Clinton. Had she become president, she and her globalist advisors would have quickly gone about the business of importing millions more welfare migrants and creating a permanent socialist, Democratic electoral majority. It would have been the end of America as we know it.
Had the Brexit vote gone the other way in 2016, had the Labour Party and Jerremy Corbyn carried the election in December 2019, Britain likewise would have been in a very different, and much worse, position.
This author tends to be rather pessimistic by nature, always waiting around for the next disaster. One could even argue that's justified given the rapid downgrade in society so evident all around.
But all the bad news should not blind Christians to God's grace, in their own lives and in broader society. God is still very much in charge, and always has been. There is not one thing in all of history that takes place but that he has brought it about both for his own glory and for the good of his own people, who were chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world.
The bottom line is this, Antichrist took a good beating from Brexit, and in that Christians can rejoice.
Let us take encouragement from this win, trusting in God to grant us wisdom and strength day by day.


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A group of men broke into an Ebola treatment facility in Liberia, looting infected items and allowing quarantined patients to escape.
Christian Today reports that over a dozen patients being treated for Ebola left the facility, prompting medical personnel to fear that the deadly virus will be able to spread throughout Liberia unhindered. The exact number of escaped patients is unknown; reports ranged from 17 to 20 people.
Witness Rebecca Wesseh said, "They broke down the door and looted the place. The patients have all gone."
Mattresses, sheets, medical equipment and various other objects were taken from the clinic; all of the items had been exposed to infected patients.
According to health officials, the looters announced that "There's no Ebola" while they stole the goods.
Plan Liberia country director Koala Oumarou said that raid was likely in response to the lack of action that the government has taken responding to the virus. "They are not happy with the way Ebola is being managed and the response that the government is providing. It's where the frustration is coming from," Oumarou said.
Publication date: August 19, 2014


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SBA Line of Credit: How It Works and How to Get One
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The U.S. Small Business Administration provides loan products, including multiple lines of credit, through private lenders to help small-business owners thrive. SBA lines of credit can be worth up to $5 million, and this type of small-business loan is typically best if you need short-term working capital to weather seasonal ups and downs or overcome temporary cash flow shortages.
What is an SBA line of credit?
An SBA line of credit is a flexible form of short-term financing that provides a reservoir of money that you can draw on as needed. You pay interest only on the amount you borrow, which is different from other SBA loans that provide a lump sum that you pay back in its entirety over time.
How Much Do You Need?
Most SBA credit lines are part of the CAPLines program, which offers fixed or revolving lines of credit to meet different small-business needs. Revolving CAPLines somewhat mirror a credit card — after being approved for a certain credit limit, you can tap these funds on an as-needed basis and your borrowing power goes back up with each repayment you make. If the credit line is fixed, the overall credit limit declines with every withdrawal, regardless of your repayments.
SBA Express lines of credit are also available. These are a variation of SBA Express loans, offering lower borrowing maximums (currently $1 million) but potentially faster funding.
Types of SBA CAPLines
There are four types of SBA CAPLines:
Seasonal CAPLines: This SBA line of credit is designed to provide cash flow to small-business owners who experience seasonal peaks and valleys in revenue. Funds can be used to cover increased labor costs and other expenses brought on by your business's busy season.
Contract CAPLines: This kind of credit line is available to eligible small businesses that need funding to execute their working contracts. This can cover supplies, labor, materials and more.
Builders CAPLines: As the name implies, this SBA line of credit is for builders and general contractors who work on residential or commercial buildings. Funds can be used for expenses like materials or direct labor related to building or renovation projects.
Working CAPLines: This revolving line of credit provides small-business owners with working capital for all kinds of operating expenses. This can include labor, inventory, manufacturing and more. Working CAPLines may come with higher fees compared with those on other CAPLines.
Rates and terms for an SBA line of credit
CAPLines are part of the SBA 7(a) loan program, and the borrowing maximum (up to $5 million) and interest rates mirror those loans. As of this writing, SBA loan rates range from 5.5% to 8%.
Additional terms for an SBA line of credit depend on the specific product:
SBA line of credit
Maximum repayment timeline
Seasonal CAPLine.
10 years.
Lenders typically require payments after each busy season your business faces. Your business's accounts receivable or inventory may be used as collateral. You may also have to put up personal assets.
Fixed or revolving.
Contract CAPLine.
10 years.
Whenever a client settles an invoice, you must repay that amount to your lender if CAPLine funds were used to fulfill the contract.
Fixed or revolving.
Builders CAPLine.
5 years.
If you use this CAPLine to fund a building project, your business must repay it either upon selling the property or within 36 months of completion (whichever comes first). The property your business is servicing with the CAPLine will also serve as collateral for the credit line.
Fixed or revolving.
Working CAPLine.
10 years.
Your business's collateral, along with average sales cycle and volume, will determine your credit limit. As far as collateral is concerned, you can expect to use your accounts receivable or inventory, though your lender may also require additional personal or business assets.
SBA Express line of credit.
7 years.
SBA Express lines of credit have higher interest rate ranges than CAPLines. Maximum rates are between 7.75% and 9.75%, as of this writing.
When SBA loans default, the government repays the lender a percentage of the outstanding balance. This is known as the loan's "guarantee." The maximum SBA guarantee for its credit lines has been temporarily increased to 90%. On Oct. 1, 2021, that percentage will return to 85% for lines up to $150,000 and 75% for lines that exceed that amount.
How to qualify for an SBA line of credit
The qualifications for an SBA line of credit mirror standard SBA loan requirements, including being a for-profit small business that operates in the U.S. and being in good standing on any existing government loans.
Business owners seeking a CAPLine may also have to meet additional eligibility requirements:
Seasonal CAPLines: Your business should be at least one year into operation. On top of that, it needs to show seasonal ups and downs throughout the year.
Contract CAPLines: The business must be profitable and have a history of fulfilling contracts. Your business must also have the ability to reasonably fulfill new ones.
Builders CAPLines: You must be a contractor who has a history of bidding on and successfully completing previous construction projects. This can include renovation projects.
Working CAPLines: Your business must have inventory or accounts receivable.
Most SBA-approved lenders also expect good credit (a FICO score of at least 690) and prefer to work with companies that have been in business for at least two years and have strong annual revenue.
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How to apply for an SBA line of credit
The SBA itself does not dole out loans or lines of credit. Instead, it partners with approved SBA lenders. To apply for an SBA line of credit, look first to any bank or credit union you already have a relationship with to see if it's authorized to offer SBA-backed funding. You can also check the SBA's Lender Match tool for some guidance.
Once you've found a lender you're comfortable with, it should be able to inform you of what documentation you'll need to apply. If the SBA also needs to review your application, its turnaround period is around five to 10 business days.
If the qualifying criteria for an SBA line of credit proves too rigorous, consider a business line of credit from a traditional lender. The annual percentage rate will likely be higher than with an SBA line of credit, but if your business needs short-term financing, it could be a good alternative.


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But honor the Messiah as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. (1 Peter 3:15)
Day 1: Is Jesus Really God's Son?
Evidence: An Eyewitness Report (Matthew 3:13-17; John 1:29-36)
Christ Connection: Isaiah 42:1 points to Jesus as God's Son whom God would send to provide salvation for His people.
Summation: Kids can know that the evidence proves that Jesus is God's Son.
Day 2: Was Jesus More Than Just a Good Man?
Evidence: Background Check (Mark 6:1-6,30-56)
Christ Connection: Jesus told people in Luke 4:16-21 that He was the Messiah referenced in Isaiah 61:1-2.
Summation: Kids can know that the evidence proves that Jesus was more than just a good man.
Day 3: Was Jesus' Death Real?
Evidence: Death Confirmed (Mark 14:22-28; 15:22-47)
Christ Connection: As foretold in Isaiah 53:2-6, God's plan for Jesus included Jesus' death and resurrection to provide forgiveness of sin.
Summation: Kids can know that the evidence proves that Jesus' death was real.
Day 4: Is Jesus Alive?
Evidence: Physical Proof (Luke 24:1-48)
Christ Connection: Just as David prophesied in Psalm 16:10 and Peter testified in Acts 2:31; God raised Jesus from the dead.
Summation: Kids can know that the evidence proves that Jesus is alive.
Day 5: What Do I Do with the Evidence About Jesus?
Evidence: Summing Up the Evidence (Acts 2:14-42; 1 Peter 3:15)
Christ Connection: David declared (Psalm 22:31) and Peter preached (Acts 2:39) that those present and generations yet to come would hear about the righteousness of Christ and what He has done.
Summation: Kids can use the evidence about Jesus to defend their faith.


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Sea Eagle Market celebrates grand opening in new Boundary Street location
Seafood in Beaufort is more than just cuisine, it's a way of life.
"For my family, it's part of our history and our tradition, being a third generation fisherman," said Craig Reaves, owner of Sea Eagle Market.
Sea Eagle Market has occupied its spot on Beaufort's Boundary Street for almost ten years. Until now.
The shop, and new added restaurant, now sits across the way at 2149 Boundary Street. The relocation has been in the works for two years, since the City of Beaufort announced the plans for the new Boundary streetscape.
"The last thing we wanted to do was to chase a good business away," said Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling.
In an effort to create open, green space on the marsh-side of Boundary Street, the Open Land Trust and the City of Beaufort began coordinating the move with Reaves.
"We set in motion the goal of working with Craig and his family to keep them in the neighborhood, find them a better space, allow them to grow their business, give them better access next to a traffic signal and it's a win-win for everybody," Mayor Keyserling said.
Their old property was sold to the city, and now Reaves has a new place to continue his family's seafood legacy.
"It was a major project. Construction is not my field, seafood is, but it went well," Reaves said.
The Reaves family says the move has been an adjustment, but business is already booming.