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Taken from the first atlas devoted entirely to America, this is only the second map to use 'Virginia' in its title, after the White-De Bry of 1590 [AL 09], on which this is partly derived. Despite major inaccuracies – such as the labeling of the Chesapeake's latitude near present-day Maine, and the depiction of the mythical city of Norumbega – this map was the most accurate map of the east coast until de Laet (1630).
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Showing the east coast of North America from the Outer Banks of Carolina to Canada, Wytfliet's map was created "at a period just before a number of English voyages to explore and settle the coast. Along with the Dutch voyages, these would help to chart one of the last remaining poorly known coastal parts of the Atlantic, that between Virginia and Nova Scotia. No Long Island or Hudson River are shown. Because of the already notoriously dangerous Carolina Outer Banks and the rocky waters around New England and Cape Cod, a wide berth and direct course was often taken which kept vessels well away from these waters". (Burden) Second state with date "1597" removed but latitude mark reading "30" instead of "39" at left side.
"The name Virginia did not apply to the state or to the Jamestown Colony. Rather it applied at the time to all Atlantic coastal area as England might claim or hold. The map adds no information to the Chesapeake area from what White gave, but like Jode in 1593, it places the entrance to the bay far to the north where Maine is today." (Verner)
"The origin of the name Norumbega is controversial. The term apparently was an Indian name for a river. Jacques Cartier in 1534 brought back from the Montreal area what he thought were diamonds, later found to be worthless crystals. This may have contributed to the idea of Norumbega as a rich realm worth finding. Mercator in 1569 showed Norumbega as a place of importance as a fortified capital bristling with towers, near the Bay of Fundy. From 1604 to 1607, Champlain searched the northern coasts for Norumbega, without success. His map of 1612 gave that name to an insignificant Indian village at the mouth of the Penobscot and thereon the name began dropping off the map." (MSA)
Nordenskiold 2: 310
Phillips Atlases 4459
Sabin 105701
Burden, The Mapping of North America
Skelton Introduction To Facsimile Atlas
Cumming The Southeast in Early Maps
The Huntingfield Map Collection at the Maryland State Archives (MSA):
"Guide to the Norumbega et Virginia map,"


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Dive into the limpid waters off Indonesia's resort island of Bali and you'll spot the beginnings of an environmental success story. Older reefs are recovering from the devastating coral bleaching of 1998 and 2009. New corals are now taking hold. On shore, local fishermen also see improvement. There are, at long last, more and bigger fish. It's been a collaborative effort to reach this point. My organization, Reef Check, has worked with village heads, tour operators, local government, other NGOs and fishermen to try to conserve Indonesia's coral reefs and the marine life and livelihoods they support.
Climate change and political inaction could doom these early successes, however. And, as Indonesia negotiates an election year, climate change is nowhere on the political agenda.
Recent reports from the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) made the situation clear: climate change is happening at an alarming rate, human behavior is largely to blame and if left unchecked, it poses a very real threat. Many will suffer, but those at greatest risk are communities living in low-lying coastal areas and on small islands. Ocean acidification, warmer sea temperatures, extreme weather and rising sea levels increase the chance of storm surges, coastal flooding and reduced fish stocks.
That's bad news for Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands in Southeast Asia that witnessed one of the worst natural disasters in living memory – the tsunami of 2004 - and which relies heavily on its natural resources. If the current rate of global warming persists, as many as 1,500 of Indonesia's islands will be swallowed by rising seas by 2050, according to the Maplecroft Climate Change Vulnerability Index. Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport could be underwater as soon as 2030.
Indonesia's Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sharif Sutardjo has called for new and innovative ideas to improve the sustainable use of our ocean resources. Speaking at the recent Global Ocean Action Summit, Sutardjo said Indonesia had recently crafted a fisheries policy that balances economic growth, social equity and environmental protection. How this policy will grapple with the effects of climate change remains in doubt.
It's an election year in Indonesia. We have just had elections for the House of Representatives and the Senate. The presidential contest, a direct election, will be held on July 9. But none of the potential candidates has spelled out his vision for tackling climate change. None of Indonesia's most senior political leaders has said anything in reaction to the IPCC reports and their implications for our future security despite appeals by the media and some non-governmental organizations to lay out their environmental plans.
Even U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry implored the Indonesian government to address climate change. "This city, this country, this region is really on the front lines of climate change," he said in a speech in Jakarta in February. "It's not an exaggeration to say to you that your entire way of life that you live and love is at risk."
As a marine biologist, I have seen first-hand the effects a warming sea can have. At Reef Check, we monitor and document changes in this fragile ecosystem with the aim of finding out how best to manage it. The mass coral bleaching of 2009-2010 affected up to 40 to 60 percent of some of Indonesia's reefs. The same phenomenon in 1998, caused by El Niño, wiped out up to 60 percent of reefs, creating fields of dead coral and rubble. Some have never recovered. Bleaching occurs when coral becomes stressed by unusual warmer sea temperatures. Further change in our climate system will make this worse.
One study said that warmer and more acidic seawater could reduce Indonesian fish catches by an average of 20 percent, and up to 50 percent in some fishing areas. Coral reefs act as nurseries, feeding areas and mating places for fish and many other important marine organisms. But as the IPCC reports made clear, climate change is altering ocean chemistry with waters becoming more acidic as they absorb carbon dioxide, making it more difficult for corals to form. Some fish in the tropics could become extinct. Other species are on the move to cooler climes. All of which means countries like Indonesia could see a dramatic drop in an important food source.
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Indonesia is slowly waking up to the economic value of its marine resources. Recently, the government declared full protection for manta rays, creating the world's largest sanctuary for a fish estimated to be worth $1 million in dive tourism revenue over the course of its life. The same animal is worth between $40 and $500 if caught, killed and sold at market. Also, we have created more protected marine areas as a refuge for our coral reefs. But as one of the world's biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses after China, the EU and the United States, Indonesia should be doing more – by continuing to curb deforestation, evolving better agricultural practices, and reassessing the reliance on coal for Indonesia's energy supply and economic growth.
There's no doubt that this would be expensive. But so is the alternative – and we are talking about the environment, our biggest asset. As the economist Ottmar Edenhofer, who led the IPCC team, put it "It doesn't cost the world to save the planet."
We need to act now and we need our political leaders to lead. And the international community can help. World leaders need to publicly pledge support for efforts to fight climate change in Indonesia. The World Bank and other development agencies should prioritize climate considerations in new Indonesia programs. And Indonesia's many friends abroad should join with voters here in asking presidential candidates what they intend to do to mitigate the effects of climate change and save the vital marine environment.
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Samuel Kobia (born March 20, 1947 in Miathene, Meru, Kenya), is a Methodist clergyman and the first African to be elected General Secretary (2004–2009) of the World Council of Churches (WCC),[1] a worldwide fellowship of 349 global, regional and local churches representing a Christian population of over 590 million people. In 2010, Kobia was appointed Ecumenical Special Envoy to Sudan by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).[2] Kobia is married to Ruth, and they have two daughters, Kaburo and Nkatha, and two sons, Mwenda and Mutua.
Samuel Kobia
|General Secretary, World Council of Churches (2004-2009)
|Personal details
Samuel Kobia
March 20, 1947
|Methodist Church of Kenya
|Ruth Kobia
|Kaburo, Nkatha, Mwenda, Mutua
|General Secretary, World Council of Churches (2004-2009) General Secretary, National Council of Churches of Kenya (1987-1993)
|Alma mater
|Massachusetts Institute of Technology, McCormick Theological Seminary, St Paul's United Theological College
Early lifeEdit
Sam Kobia grew up in a rural home in Meru, eastern province of Kenya, where he completed primary and secondary education under the British colonial system. His ecumenical career began with his studies at St. Paul's University, Limuru, Kenya), where he graduated with a diploma in Theology in 1971.[3]
Study and work abroadEdit
Kobia then moved to Chicago and enrolled in the McCormick Theological Seminary to study urban ministry. His interest in urbanization and its impact on African cities lead him to continue further exploration in this field. He applied and was accepted to the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he graduated with a Masters in City Planning (MCP) in 1978.[4] His thesis paper for his Master's is titled Origins of squatting and community organization in Nairobi.[5]
In 1978, after graduating from MIT, Kobia and his family moved to Geneva, Switzerland to take up the post of Executive Secretary for Urban Rural Mission at the World Council of Churches (WCC). Kobia spent most of his career at the WCC.From 1978 to 1984, he was executive secretary for Urban Mission at the WCC in Geneva, and served as secretary of the WCC Africa task force.[6] He would eventually head the international organization from 2004-2009.
In 1993, Kobia earned a Doctor of Divinity (honorary degree) from the Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. In 2000, he spent a sabbatical year as a fellow at the Center for the Study of Values in Public Life at Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University.[7]
Return to KenyaEdit
In 1984, Kobia returned to his home country to serve as Director of Church Development activities at the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). Three years later, in 1987 he was elected General Secretary of NCCK. He served as General Secretary from 1987-1993.[7] Under his leadership, the NCCK was vocal about the need for multi-party politics in Kenya and campaigned against repression during the Moi era.[8][9]
Global LeadershipEdit
From Kenya, he returned to Geneva, Switzerland in 1993 to serve as Executive Director of WCC's Unit III - Justice, Peace and Creation. In 2003 he was elected General Secretary; his election was received with endorsement by global peers.[10][11] During his acceptance speech he quoted the African proverb "If you want to walk fast, walk alone; but if you want to walk far, walk together".[12] In this spirit, he worked to promote greater unity in the ecumenical movement through collaboration and dialogue.[13]
In 2005, he rejected the accusation of anti-Zionism against the WCC and stated that anti-Semitism is a "sin against God and man" and "absolutely irreconcilable with the profession and practice of the Christian faith," quoting from the first assembly of the WCC in Amsterdam in 1948.[14] He has nevertheless been critical of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories, calling it "a sin against God".[15]
The same year, he paid a tribute to Pope John Paul II on behalf of his efforts for ecumenism.[16]
Kobia served as General Secretary for one term resigning in 2009.[17] Kobia's resignation come as a surprise to the Central Committee, who stated that he had their "full support" despite harsh criticism from Rt. Rev. Martin Hein.[18]
In 2010, Kobia was appointed Ecumenical Special Envoy to Sudan by the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC).[2] Kobia has deep knowledge of Sudan having worked with the late John Garang in 1990 when the WCC set up peace talks between the mainstream SPLM/SPLA led by John Garang and the SPLM/SPLA United led by Riak Machduring. Kobia led the six-month-long talks, which were sponsored by the National Council of Churches of Kenya and the People for Peace of the Catholic Church in Kenya, with technical assistance from Nairobi Peace Initiative-Africa.[19] In this current post, he continues his role as peacemaker and global leader.
Selected publicationsEdit
Kobia has written numerous papers and articles on Africa, peace and ecumenism. His publications reflects his vision, his working experiences. He is the author of the following books:
- Dialogue Matters: The Role of Ecumenical Diplomacy in the Run-up to the Independence of South Sudan (2013)
- South Sudan: Free at Last (2011)
- Celebrating Life: A Festa da Vida (2007)
- Called to the one hope: a new ecumenical epoch (2006)
- The courage to hope: the roots for a new vision and the calling of the church in Africa (2003)
- Why you should vote (1992)
- The old and the new NGOs: approaches to development (1985)
- The origins of squatting and community organization in Nairobi (1978)
External linksEdit
- ^ "Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia Elected As New WCC General Secretary". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ a b "AACC Declares 2010 a Special Year for Sudan". Worldwide Faith News (WFN). Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Samuel Kobia, Rev". Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia WCC general secretary 2004-2009". WCC. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Urban Studies and Planning - Master's degree". MIT. hdl:1721.1/16220.
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- ^ Christoph, Stückelberger (March 2018). "Samuel Kobia. Ecumenical, Passionate, Peacemaker". Ecumenical Review. John Wiley & Sons. 70 (1): 16–20. doi:10.1111/erev.12348.
- ^ a b "Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia". Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ Aubrey, Lisa Marie (1997). The politics of development cooperation: NGOs, gender and partnership in Kenya. Routledge. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-415-15185-6.
- ^ Kleinberg, Remonda Bensabat (2000). Economic liberalization, democratization, and civil society in the developing world. Macmillan. p. 101. ISBN 978-0-312-23087-6.
- ^ "Former HDS Fellow Elected Head of WCC". Harvard Divinity School. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "How Sam Kobia Made It to the Helm of WCC". Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia Elected As New WCC General Secretary". Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Transforming the world together". WCC. Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Ekklesia - WCC rejects anti-semitism accusations - news from ekklesia". www.ekklesia.co.uk. 15 December 2015.
- ^ "eni.ch - This website is for sale! - Gasoline Resources and Information". www.eni.ch.
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- ^ "wfn.org - WCC NEWS: Samuel Kobia pays tribute to Pope John Paul II". www.wfn.org.
- ^ "Kobia issues final address as WCC General Secretary". Retrieved 12 June 2011.
- ^ "Kobia quits after CV query". www.churchtimes.co.uk.
- ^ Sudan: Race and Religion in Civil War. Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. 2011.


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By Neil
I'm sitting on the balcony of our lovely apartment, overlooking the northeast end of downtown Adelaide (although here it is called the Central Business District or CBD for short) looking at the old Royal Adelaide Hospital and marveling at the sight. Well, that's not quite true. The part of the hospital I can see dates from the 1970s and looks like every Canadian government building you can imagine; architecturally boring, slab sided and dull. What I am really marveling at is what the view will be like long after (unfortunately) we have moved on and it promises to be quite remarkable.
There are a couple of things you should know about the old hospital; it originally opened in 1859 and eventually expanded its sprawl to house 23 departments, including the University of Adelaide Medical School, School of Dentistry and South Australia Pathology department. It's big. It also sits adjacent to the beautiful botanical gardens which is of similar vintage. The most interesting thing to note about the hospital is that over the course of the next couple of years, most of it will disappear and that says something about the people and municipality of Adelaide.
When the city was originally laid out, it was planned to have extensive parkland around the central core. In the early years, some of the planned parkland was encroached upon, so what exists today is smaller than originally planned, but that is about to change. When the new hospital was planned, plans were also put in place for the reclamation of a large part of the old hospital grounds. Except for the heritage buildings that formed part of the original hospital complex and the buildings belonging to the University, 70% of the existing site, totaling two hectares of land will be returned to public use or greenspace. It is not only an audacious reaffirmation of the original vision for the city, it also recognizes the vital role that access to greenspace plays in the wellbeing of the citizens of Adelaide. In fact, the whole plan demonstrates something about Adelaide that I don't often see in Canada; engaged citizenry, municipal governments that genuinely value public input and civic pride in collective achievements. Let me leave you with just one example.
Three days ago, we went to the public opening of a bus tunnel just a block and a half away from where we live. Weird right? Not so for Adelaide. In the month and a half that we have been here, we have had three written updates from the city about progress on the project, including details about ancillary projects and the opening day festival. You read that right— an opening day festival for a bus tunnel. It is simply something I couldn't imagine at home. In the end, simple curiosity and our kids interest in the food tents led us to join in with the steady stream of people walking past our building to the tunnel. The tunnel is a wonderful piece of engineering; 670 metres long, incorporates green technology, is designed to facilitate more efficient public transit and alleviate traffic congestion. It is more than that, however, it is a physical symbol of the commitment the city of Adelaide has made to a greener, sustainable future. We, naturally, joined a few hundred other members of the public and walked the length of the tunnel marveling at what had been achieved. I can't help but think that there is a valuable lesson here.


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Cheesy Movie Popcorn
There's a few things I am addicted to. Chocolate, of course. Pancakes are number two on my favourite things list.
Then there's popcorn…oh my…I love, love, love it. I like the satisfying crunch, the melt in your mouth texture of the kernels, the salt, the variety of flavours to choose from, and…well, everything about it. Nowadays movie style popcorn can be well over 1,000 calories per serving, which is a crazy amount. It's also very high in trans fats, fake flavours, artificial colours, and sodium. I can go without all of that.
My new favourite is this recipe from my sister-in-law…and FYI, it is very possible to sneak in a big bag of this to the movie theater (just use a big purse and don't tell anyone it was my idea). Serves 4-6
Cheesy Movie Popcorn
- 7-9 cups popcorn
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt, to taste
- Cheddar cheese, shredded
Melt the butter in a saucepan until melted. Drizzle over popcorn and mix well. Add salt.
Place the popcorn on a parchment lined baking sheet. Top evenly with shredded cheese to the amount you desire.
Bake in the oven at 200-250 degrees until the cheese is melted. Serve immediately and try not to be a pig.
You know you want some!
Bonus recipe (for the ones with a sweet tooth):
Sweetly Cinnamon Popcorn
- 6-8 cups popcorn
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup butter
- Organic sugar, to taste
- Cinnamon, to taste
Melt the butter in a saucepan. Drizzle over popcorn and mix well.
Sprinkle organic sugar and cinnamon over the popcorn to taste.
You might also want to check out my healthy "Caramel" popcorn recipe. Now go enjoy a movie with some friends!
I recently saw "War Horse", which is such a sweet movie, but WHY do animal movie always have to be so sad? Seriously. The animal (horse, dog…whatever) always get separated from their owner and finally find their way home. Can't we be more creative? Anyway, I actually really liked it and it was extremely well done…I just gravitate to more happy or action type movies.
Are you a popcorn lover? What are some good movies you've seen lately?
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Juls Abernethy is the kind of woman you instantly want to be your best friend. A clinical hypnotherapist, nutrition advisor and wellness coach specialising in women's concerns like weight loss, stress and anxiety issues, self esteem difficulties and destructive behaviour, she is the co-founder and lead behaviour coach at The Body Retreat, the UK's only health and wellbeing retreat that is run exclusively by women for women.
Originally from Northern Ireland with very Celtic looks – dark hair and insanely blue eyes – and, of course, the gift of the gab – Juls radiates warmth, fun, a fierce intelligence and empathy. It was all I could do not to pour out my life story within the first few minutes of meeting her. One immediate surprise is that she emphatically does not look like a stick insect model. "I'm a curvy size 14 since you ask," she laughs, "and happy with it – it's a healthy weight for me.
"The number on the scale or the tag on my dress does not define who I am," she adds, giving me a glimpse into the credo behind her coaching methods. "My weight and dress size just don't figure as markers of satisfaction or achievement in my life. Yes, my body is curvy, but it's also strong and at times fast (she runs half marathons). Women need to choose the body and fitness that is right for them – a choice that makes them happy. We shouldn't be dictated to by a society that thinks a certain weight or size is a defining one." She recalls with much laughter how her grandma used to tell her affectionately as she was growing up 'You're fading away into a mountain!'
And, indeed, her philosophy at The Body Retreat where treatments are entirely customised for the individual is that there is no one size that fits all. She and her team work with individual women in very small groups or alone and use a range of techniques to set realisable goals. "Women have different biological, psychological and emotional make-up from men," she says, "and each individual woman has different needs. Using a range of techniques, we work not only to achieve an optimum weight but to reduce or eliminate cravings; to let go of self-sabotaging behaviours, to increase energy levels, to reclaim sleep and relaxation and to rebalance hormones. Perhaps most importantly, the aim is to improve women's self esteem and emotional resilience – to achieve a sense of balance and confidence."
Most women, according to Juls, are very good at putting everyone and everything else higher up their priority list than their own health and wellbeing. They do not take action until the pain or stress becomes too much to bear. She knows – she's been there.
Several years ago when she was working for a global company in a senior HR role, she was in a big meeting at work – a combative atmosphere with senior executives, legal counsel and so on – she collapsed mentally and physically. "We were taking a coffee break and I tried to get up from my chair and my legs turned to jelly. I literally couldn't move. I started sobbing and someone helped me into a taxi." She never returned. Luckily, her GP recognised that she was suffering from complete exhaustion and burnout. The following day she was referred to a psychotherapist who admitted her to a private psychiatric clinic where she spent the next three months.
"In the clinic I felt angry, embarrassed and humiliated. And I thought I was dying – I had massive anxiety and total fatigue. All the joy had drained from my life and I felt empty and squashed. I even contemplated suicide. The doctors were urging drugs on me that I didn't want to take. I felt I had lost control and all I could think of was what would people say? I told nobody that I was there."
"Later, I realised that it wasn't the fault of the company where I had been working. I had thought originally that this was something that had happened to me, but gradually I understood that I had been a co-creator of what happened because I was so driven. This is what happens to women – they try to cope until they literally drop. Stress is happening at a cellular level before you are conscious of it."
Her background clearly had something to do with it. When she was six both her parents died, one after the other, and she was brought up by her grandma in a small town outside Belfast. Expectations were low where she came from – early marriage and motherhood was the norm, and a job at the only supermarket in town if you were lucky. Her grandma told her: 'If you keep your nose clean, you could become the checkout supervisor one day.'
She left school with 2 CSEs (she now has two degrees and is working towards a third), and only left town when her grandmother died at 94 and she was 24. Encouraged by her mother's best friend who told her there was life outside her home town, she studied some more and got into Dundee University to do hotel and catering management. After that, she headed for London and worked in hotels, but her ability was recognised and she was fast-tracked into HR.
This led to senior roles in different global companies including Amazon, Wolters Kluwer, Accor and L'Occitane en Provence. It was at her last job where she was responsible for mergers and acquisitions that she became (in retrospect) very stressed. The combative culture didn't suit her and in her second year there she started drinking far too much and put on two and a half stone in weight. "There were several physical signs of stress but I chose to ignore them – ironic considering my dissertation at university was about the physical manifestations of stress in the workplace. Like most women, I thought I could go on coping, plus I couldn't bear to think that I was failing."
The majority of us are under assault from a million daily stressors, rattling our nerves and goading our bodies into pumping out 'fight or flight' hormones like there's no tomorrow," she says. "All very well if you're dealing with a prehistoric mammal, but not so useful in the office."
Juls left the clinic feeling stronger and decided to leave her old life behind and to take control of her own health. Whilst working for her previous company, she had become involved in NLP – neuro-linguistic programming – an alternative technique that makes a connection between how the brain processes language and behavioural patterns. She went on to gain a qualification in that and took a clinical hypnotherapy degree from the University of West London whilst familiarising herself with every aspect of women's health and wellbeing.
Five years ago she set up The Body Retreat with a friend, Julie Brealy, a strength and conditioning personal trainer who was one of the country's premier designers and managers of the weight loss bootcamp and retreat concept, but wanted to set up on her own and promote a holistic approach to health. Juls came into Julie's company originally as a consultant running workshops in Mindfulness and NLP but then bought fully into the business which focuses on the four pillars of wellbeing: Behaviour, Nutrition, Exercise, and Rest & Relaxation. The ethos of the company is that their retreats are designed not to be quick fixes, but to help women reclaim their health and happiness long-term. The retreats range from one day boot camps to a seven-day health and fitness holiday twice a year in Spain.
Other retreats include a popular Stress Re-Set retreat – dear to Juls's heart as she is committed to helping other professional women not to fall into the same trap as she did – a Sugar Detox retreat, a weight loss retreat, and a Body Breakthrough programme which lasts sixteen weeks. The venues are all quite luxurious, catering for small numbers in stylish accommodation– no bathroom sharing – with the added benefit of healthy, freshly prepared food. Everything is geared to the individual which explains why they have 60 per cent returnees.
Juls clearly loves what she does now – "I made a choice to have less stress in my life, and more balance and happiness," and the business which is run for love rather than money is deservedly successful. "I'm very proud of what we've set up and the people we've helped. A 70-year-old GP's wife came to one retreat and told me 'this is the first time in my life that I've felt nurtured and cared for.' That's what is important."


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Temperatures dropped to near zero last night and we had a frosty tent as a present in the morning. We were both snug and warm in our sleeping bags despite the low temperature.
Today's cycle started off following a costal road, when I use the word costal it really is the sea, the costal sea wall (tsunami resistant) then the road.
We passed small beaches and towns along the way, the way was around 15 kilometres.
Then we followed very small single land roads for most of the day. These passed through a mixture of residential areas and farmland or both.
After stopping for a shop as we entered the suburbs of Okayama. Our task find a quiet place to camp, we started around the river (always a good place to look) but nothing looked any good. Next it was off to any large park, in this case a Park and Garden next to the River Sasagase.
It was packed with families and dog walkers but looked a good place to stay. We just had to wait for the early sunset and cold night to work in our favour. By 6:00 pm it was empty so up went our tent close to toilets and a drinking fountain.
Sorted for the night we made ourselves warm ready for zero again tonight.
There were some more manhole covers today.


text: Bird flu worries are continuing to reverberate through the mainland's stock markets, with carmakers' shares now rising on expectations that more people will use private cars rather than risk exposure to H7N9 by using public transport. Anhui Jianghuai Automobile led the advance, surging 8.4 per cent to close at 6.97 yuan (HK$8.72) yesterday. SAIC Motor, the nation's largest carmaker, added 4.14 per cent to end the session at 15.34 yuan. Changan Automobile, a partner of Ford Motor and Mazda Motor, jumped 5.44 per cent to 9.88 yuan. In Hong Kong, Geely Automobile, which owns Swedish carmaker Volvo, rose 3.44 per cent to finish at HK$3.61. Dongfeng Motor Group, China's biggest maker of Japanese-branded cars, added 1.69 per cent to HK$10.86. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.64 per cent to close at 2,225.78 points, while the Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 per cent to 21,870.34 points. The increase in carmakers' stocks is reminiscent of events a decade ago, when Sars started spreading on the mainland. Sales of private cars climbed 12.6 per cent month on month nationwide in April 2003, traditionally the low season for vehicle sales, according to a China Merchants Securities (CMS) research note. Looking at the impact of Sars, CMS predicts more of the same. "Private car sales will be boosted, as travelling in private cars is considered to be safer under the epidemic," CMS industry analysts Wang Liusheng and Tang Nan wrote in the research note. However, the analysts said coach and bus sales would come under short-term pressure as passenger volumes fell due to fears that public transport might increase people's chances of exposure to H7N9. CMS gave Changan Auto and SAIC "strong buy" ratings.


text: In the end, nonlinear writing is just another tool in your writing toolbox. It's not the best way to approach many apsects of writing. It's probably not going to help you with short stories at all, and sometimes you'll have some part of your story that you just have to get down before the rest will make any sense. But half the battle for a writer is just getting something down every day, and as something that both makes that easier to do and takes away excuses not to do it, nonlinear writing is pretty good. Give it a try sometime, you might find you like it.


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I just got off the phone with Jeopardy champion Austin Rogers, and learned some fantastic news: He's an avid Jalopnik reader and his plans for his new TV car show are absolutely brilliant.
Austin has not only been sending us tips since at least early 2016, he actually applied to work at Jalopnik a few years ago, accompanying his application with a YouTube video.
"Dude, I've been on Jalopnik since god knows when," he told me. "I made a video resume, and I ran through the history of all the cars I've owned." Here's that video:
Austin, being the car nut that he is, wanted to talk with me about his cars, telling me about a 1978, four-cylinder, diesel, manual Austin taxi cab he drove around Manhattan for a year and a half, and about his rusty 1988 Honda Civic Wagon, a two-wheel drive $500 junker that he used to drive in high school and college—a car that, along with his dad's pickup trucks and his Audi 5000cs—played a part in inspiring his love for cars and thus his idea for his new show.
"I had an '88 two-wheel drive shitty version [of the Honda Civic wagon] in high school and early college. And I loved it, it was a piece of shit. It was called the ratmobile."
Ever since, Austin's dream has been to find a nicer version of that car. "I would only have it [with] the real-time four-wheel drive, in red, with the factory white steelies, and with the super low sixth gear." Well that "dream car" popped up on Bring A Trailer last month, and Austin snagged it for $5,600, flying out to Salt Lake City for a 2,400 mile road-trip back to New York.
"It's impeccable. It is in perfect condition. I can't explain it, how it survived," he told me. "It's only had two owners, and I love it. I love it."
This Civic was meant to actually be the first vehicle in Austin's new car show, which he's working on with an undisclosed TV network now. It's meant to highlight unique cultures in the U.S. while also discussing relevant cars in and of themselves. "Well, originally the plan was to make this [Honda] the first car that I go and get on the show." His producers wanted him to hold off on buying the car, since they hoped to film the process, but Austin was too smitten. "I pulled the trigger. I saw it, and I said I'm not letting this one go away," he told me. "If that got away, I'd never forgive myself."
If anything, it sounds like our old pitches for Car vs America, just with only the good stuff.
Austin says the show is looking promising. "It's going. It's going very well. and I think it's gonna happen. I mean, I'm 90 percent sure it's going to happen," he told me. He also gave me a better idea of how the show will work.
"I sort of called it like, the unloved and the unwashed and the unknown," he told me. "Anyone with $475,000 can get a McLaren or a Ferrari and a great drone operator and drift it around a track and say 'POWA' all the time, right?" And while Austin admits that that's cool, he says he thinks the best part of car shows "is when [the hosts] find the oddballs in the odd locations."
Austin, who was a history major in college, says he wants to talk about cars that "speak to [him]." These are rare cars, cars that were failures, or they're just cars that were "indicative of...their segment," citing a stock 1968 Bronco as an example of the latter.
With his new program, he's looking for cars with "Interesting history, interesting stories, and...the final part is, again, avoidance of the GT3 or something like that—anyone can go get a GT3 if you have enough money," he told me. He talks about his Honda as being the perfect example for the show.
While driving the car home, he says lots of valets mentioned just how beautiful his Honda was. "That's the kind of car that I'm looking for in this program," he told me. "I'm gonna highlight these weirdos, these oddballs, that others find really compelling, even if they don't know what it is."
"The clincher on it is, if you've got 10 grand lying around, you can go find one, and then, tied into it will be, where I find it in the country."
"If I'm in the mountains in California, I want a car that sort of speaks to the mountains of California. If I'm in the flats of Wyoming, I want a car that speaks to the flats of Wyoming." But that doesn't necessarily mean that, if he's in the south, for example, he has to buy a pickup. In fact, Austin thinks it'll be more interesting to choose a car that perhaps the average person would think has nothing to do with the area, and yet, in some way, that car ties into local culture. Austin plans to explain that connection in the show.
"It's my opinion on why this car fits in," Austin told me, using an example of a European city car in an crowded American city in the deep south—a city that might have an historical tie to the country from which the city car hails.
"It's like food and wine pairings," he told me. "You're gonna have the fish, and people are like 'you never have red wine with the fish.' Well actually, you can have red wine with the fish if you have this red wine."
"And people will be like 'that's a weird choice,' and then they taste it and [say] 'somehow this works.'"
Connecting the wine analogy to the show, he says: "Here's an American city, and here's this weird buzzy three-cylinder car that there's only 50 of them in the country. Well that really doesn't work, does it? Ah, I'm going to show you why it works."
The former corporate events planner and digital advertiser makes it clear that he wants to avoid the stereotypical car-show drama seen on T.V. these days. "This is my one hard and fast rule that I've said to everyone: I will never ever allow any kind of false gamification or manufactured deadlines or manufactured drama."
"I'm not gonna haggle, I'm not gonna bargain hunt, I'm not gonna, like, dumpster dive... I'm just gonna be like: 'It just is. This is the car, this is the place, this is why, let's explore.'"
God I can't wait for this.


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Dear Charlotte,
Today you are four! I can't comprehend how this has happened because it feels like just yesterday I held you for the first time and now here we are, four years later. How you've grown in these four years. You love so fiercely, and man oh man, when you don't like something you dislike it with the same amount of intensity. You wake up every morning and you always think to ask me how I slept. Since you're still in my bed (we're really going to need to fix this one little mama) I usually haven't slept that well, but waking up to your sweet face and your hugs and kisses never gets old. I love how you snuggle up to me and yell, "mommy love me harder! love me more!" and even in your sleep will roll over and ask me to hold you.
You're thriving in school and making friends. You're shy, but you are starting to come out of your shell little by little, which makes me so proud. You love your cousins and friends so much and ask about them almost every day. You always want someone to come over and love to have a packed social calendar. "Who is coming over today? What are we doing today?" You like plans, which is funny for a four year old.
I think your favorite thing to do is paint and color and you think every single picture deserves a spot on the fridge or displayed somewhere else around the house because you are so pleased with yourself. I hope you never lose that pride in your work, no matter what you're doing. It gives me so much joy to see how happy you are with one of your creations.
You love to sing, with Shallow being your current favorite, and I will never get tired of hearing you belt out the wrong words to the song. Our dance parties in the living room are some of my favorite times. You're always down to dance with me.
I love that you think licking a piece of broccoli should have won you a lifetime achievement award and how absolutely dramatic you were when this event occurred. Every time your clothes come out of the dryer you think you have to do jumping jacks and spin around to stretch them out. When you're done you dramatically sigh and say, "I think they're loose enough now!" I think you get the drama gene from me.
You are wildly independent and make sure everyone knows it. You insist on dressing yourself and putting your shoes on yourself, even if it takes 500 times longer than it would if someone helped you. But I'll never get tired of seeing your beaming face walk down the steps when you've successfully put your pajamas on and shout that you did it. I hope you take this attitude with you for the rest of your life. #IndependentWoman.
I wouldn't change a minute of our four years together. You make me a better me, and even when I am at my wit's end and ready to throw in the towel, when you look up at me and say "mommy, will you forgive me?" my heart melts. I love you more than I knew it was possible to love anyone. You are my whole heart.
Happy birthday, my baby girl. I'll let you pop all the balloons today in celebration of being fantastic four.


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The San Antonio Spurs (37-14) and the Boston Celtics (30-22) are set to face off tonight in what should be a thrilling game. The Spurs are
Celtics' Ray Allen will be back in action tonight after dealing with an ankle injury which kept him out for six games.
"For me, personally, I felt good to be back out here," Allen said after practice Tuesday. "My legs felt great. I had a shot in the ankle game day the other day and had all day to let it maneuver through my body. Coming in today I felt like I had two new wheels."
Last season Boston swept San Antonio 2-0 and shot 57.9% from the field during those two games. Allen led the Celtics with 22.0 points per game. Tony Parker led the Spurs with 20.5 points and Tim Duncan added 19.0 points per game versus the Celtics last season.
But as these two division leaders get set to square off, and the Spurs look to stretch their winning streak to nine, I turn to friend of Project Spurs John Karalis of Red's Army (the best site on the Internet for all things Celtics) to talk Spurs-Celtics.
In this Q&A, John talks about the Celtics surging after a slow start to the season, if Avery Bradley will be an issue for the Spurs, the Duncan-Garnett matchup and much more.
Jeff: At one point in the season, Boston looked out of sorts and looked like their best days were behind them. Now the team took a turn for the better and are surging. Defeating the Heat, taking the top spot in the Atlantic Division and look poised to shake things up in the East playoffs. What got into the team?
John: A couple of things. First, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett got into shape. They were surprised by the swift end to the lockout after the decertification and they came into camp out of shape. The first part of the season was a struggle for them because of that, but now they're healthy and in shape, and it's showing on the floor.
Second, they actually got lucky with a couple of injuries that revealed some good lineups for Doc Rivers. With Brandon Bass and Avery Bradley in the starting five, they have perhaps the best defensive backcourt in the league (with Bradley and Rondo) and two of the best mid-range shooting bigs (in Garnett and Bass). The C's have been getting out on the break more and Rondo's had a lot more space to work with. The numbers show the Celtics have vastly improved their pace from near the bottom of the league to within the top 10 since the All Star break. And Rondo only has two single-digit assist games since March 1.
The Spurs have one of the best guards in the NBA — Tony Parker. For Boston, Avery Bradley has been their best perimeter defender. Is this the key to stopping the Spurs' attack? Avery stopping Tony before he gets rolling?
If Bradley starts (and that's still a question if Ray Allen returns from injury), you'll see him on Ginobili (or Green if he starts) before you see him on Parker. Regardless, with Rondo and Bradley in the back court, you'll see a lot of pressure and an effort to destroy the Spurs offense at the point of attack.
Parker will present a big challenge to the C's perimeter D. He's extremely fast and that leaves a lot less margin for error than other point guards. There is much less time to recover when he gets by you. Any team that can keep Parker from turning the corner on a pick and roll will have a chance to beat the Spurs. Doc might bench the first guy that goes over the top of any screens set for TP.
The Spurs have one of the deepest benches in the NBA and last night, the Spurs blew out the Cavs by 35 points allowing the starters to rest. Though this is the Spurs second game of a back-to-back, will Boston try to just run on the Spurs to tire them out or take a different approach to handling San Antonio?
The Celtics have been winning their games recently thanks in part to fast starts. They have used defensive pressure early in games to get out and running… letting Rondo pick apart confused defenders in transition. Sometimes I feel like Rondo lives in The Matrix, moving at a different speed and seeing things that didn't seem to exist… and that's mostly due to his ability to create offensive order out the other team's defensive chaos. So expect the C's to push the tempo when possible not to run the Spurs out of the building on a back-to-back, but because that's their
This game also will showcase another face off between two of the best forwards in the game — Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. With TD looking like he found some youth elixir and KG not looking spry anymore, is this matchup still a wash or is this a concern for Celtics fans?
KG's not looking spry? Garnett is playing his best basketball of the season right now. Since moving to the center position about a month ago, he's averaging almost 18 points and 9 rebounds. Nine of his 17 double-doubles have come in the past month, as have all three of his 20/10 games.
Maybe KG and Duncan have been drinking out of the same Gatorade jug, because Garnett has been one of the major reasons for the Celtics' resurgence. If anything, this will be one last vintage matchup between two of the greatest big men the NBA has ever seen……. that is, until the NBA Finals.
Speaking of guards, Rajon Rondo is playing superb this season. I always feel he is a walking triple-double during any game. However, he will face Parker who is getting mentioned among MVP candidates. Who has the edge in this matchup?
I'm not sure you can give either guy an edge. Parker's been great this year, but he's playing a different game than Rondo. The Spurs need him to do different things. Rondo is dominating with his passing, which is more of what the Celtics need out of him. The Spurs have needed more scoring out of Parker, especially in those stretches without Manu Ginobili.
Bonus: Who wins tonight and why?
I think this will be a tight game. In the end, the Celtics are more rested and at home, and that gives them the edge. Yes, the Spurs got to rest guys thanks to a demolition of the Cavs, but they still had to travel after the game. While the Spurs were getting on a plane, the Celtics were in their own beds enjoying some rest after a much-needed practice. The Spurs have been hot, but the Celtics have been hotter, putting together the second-best post-All Star break record in the NBA.
This isn't the same Celtics team that started the season. Any Spurs fans who go into this game thinking that are in for a surprise. This will come down to the wire, and the Celtics will come out on top.


text: News The Best Food Found in the World's 10 Happiest Countries Happiness = poutine, lingonberries, and, uh, stroopwafel? By Max Bonem Published on May 10, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email There are few experiences in life that contribute more to personal happiness than eating delicious food. Of course, a nation's happiness is not measured on food alone. However, with the release of the 2017 World Happiness Report, we decided to take a look at what people are eating in the countries ranking at the top of the list. Here's a look at the best food found in each of the world's 10 happiest countries. Norway - Smoked Salmon/Gravlaks Home to some of the best smoked salmon in world, the ubiquitous fish is a staple of the Norwegian diet and one of the major reasons for Norway's top ranking (we're assuming). Although gravlaks, which translates to "buried salmon," isn't technically smoked, it is cured in a mix of salt, sugar and dill for 24 hours, giving it the distinct flavor that is synonymous with the world's happiest country. Denmark - Smørrebrød There are open faced sandwiches and then there are smørrebrød, Denmark's signature lunch staple. The name of the sandwich itself comes from the words for butter (smør) and bread (brød), two ingredients that create the base for any and all smørrebrød you might come across in Denmark. The sandwiches themselves are designed to look as good as they taste and common toppings might include local cheese, smoked fish or pickled vegetables. Iceland - Hot Dogs You might not believe it, but Iceland takes hot dogs very seriously. In a country where the options for prepared food items can often times be severely limited, the local hot dog stand can be a god send for locals and visitors alike. The sausages themselves are made with a blend of lamb, pork and beef and have natural casings, offering that classic snap missing from most mass produced hot dogs found elsewhere. Besides the quality though, it's the toppings that make the Icelandic hot dog so good, including ketchup, sweet mustard, fried onions, raw onions and a remoulade sauce that is made with mayo and sweet relish. Switzerland - Raclette We're a little surprised that Switzerland didn't land the number one spot on the world's happiest list since one of their most famous foods, raclette, is literally cheese that you grill until it melts and then scrape onto your plate. Traditionally served with boiled potatoes, pickled vegetables and charcuterie, raclette is just one more reason for Swiss happiness, along with relaxed banking laws and Roger Federer, of course. Finland - Karelian Pasties Finland is a cold, dark country stuck uncomfortably close to Russia, so how did they end up being named the fifth happiest country on Earth? the Karelian pasty, the Fins' take on the elongated, open-faced hand pie, might have had something to do with it. Traditionally made with a rye or wheat crust, karelian pasties are filled with rice or mashed potato and then covered with a mix of egg and butter (munavoi) while still hot. If there's one Traditional Specialty Guaranteed (TSG) staple that brings a smile to any and all Fins, it's definitely Karelian pasties. Netherlands - Stroopwafel Although there are a number of reasons that might be cause for Dutch happiness, including their love of canals and tulips, relaxed stances on drugs and sex and the number of windmills found in the countryside, we think stroopwafel might have something to do with it as well. The cookies, which originated in Gouda, a city known for other delicious reasons, consist of a thin layer of caramel-like syrup sandwiched between two wafers. In The Netherlands, stroopwafels are traditionally accompanied by coffee or tea and served on top of mugs, where the cookies are left to sit and soften for a few moments before being devoured. Canada - Poutine Canada, our friendly neighbors to the north, are known for many things besides their love of hockey and, ya know, overall openness and respect towards every person they ever meet. However, it is poutine, the Quebecois gift that keeps on giving, that the happiest country in North America has become so well-known for. Poutine is simple, a bead of french fries smothered in fresh cheese curds and brown gravy. However, much like pizza or burgers or tacos, you can find poutine with every topping imaginable, most often accompanied by an enthused customer who may or may not have had a few Molsons prior. New Zealand - Hand Pies One of the great pleasures of touring through New Zealand's two islands are the roadside bakeries that dot the landscape. Although you can expect to find any number of tasty pastries in a proper Kiwi bakery, hand pies are the most popular and most beloved. Originally brought over by the British, hand pies are the perfect breakfast or lunch on the go and with fillings ranging from bacon and egg to mince beef and cheese to curry chicken, the number of pies to try can only be outmatched by the range of New Zealand's varied landscape itself. Australia - Tim Tams Talk to any Australian expat about foods they miss from home and Tim Tams will undoubtedly be brought up. The classic Aussie cookie, which consists of two malted biscuits separated by a light chocolate cream filling and coated in a thin layer of chocolate, has been around since the mid-1960s and invokes nostalgia in Aussies young and old. When serving as dessert to a Coat of Arms burger, there may be no more legendary Australian meal imaginable. Sweden - Meatballs and Lingonberries Sweden, creators of Ikea, Volvo and the subject of mass culinary ridicule from the hands and mouth of a muppet since the 1970s, loves its meatballs, which could certainly explain why the country's inhabitants are so happy all the time. In particular, the classic combination of Swedish meatballs and lingonberries, a fruit that tastes similar to cranberries and is often times made into jam, can be found on dinner tables across the country. Even as Sweden becomes a destination for forward-thinking Nordic cuisines, Swedes will continue raising their spirits through the long cold winters with the help of meatballs and lingonberries. And maybe some encouraging words from the Swedish Chef. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit


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Yesterday, I posted part one of my M&M message. Here's part two. If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here, and at least read the intro I did there. Go ahead; we'll still be here when you get back.
Okay, at this point, if you're still reading, I'm going to assume you know what's going on here. So, without further adieu, here's part deux of my M&M message:
In Malachi 3.7, we read the challenge to return to God, and it ends with a question from the people: How can we return to God?
Great question. The magazine Christian Century describes how one guy tried to answer that question: when his church closed and the building was sold and became a pizza joint, the pizza place kept some of the old pews, and used them. One night, this guy walks into the restaurant, and goes over to one of the pews. He picks it up, and says, This is my pew – and he walks out with it.
There's a guy who wanted to return to church by returning church to him. But that's not what God says through Malachi. In response to the question: How should we return, listen to how God responds in Malachi 3.8.
The question of returning to God is quickly described as one of robbing God. How's that, God? they ask. And God answers in Malachi 3.8b-12.
The situation of the people in Malachi's day is such that things aren't looking good; the economy is bad; returning from exile isn't all they thought it would be. So, when the people are looking in their wallets, most weeks they're thinking: I don't FEEL like giving today; things are just too difficult.
But, God is calling them to live life, not based on feelings, but faith. And so, God says to them: Trust me – in fact, go a step further: TEST Me – by giving what I've asked you to give, the tithe.
What's the tithe? Well, tithe just means "tenth." And in the OT, in Leviticus 27.30-33, and Deuteronomy 14.22-29, the Israelites are commanded to bring a tenth to God. For them, as people who lived off the land, this involved a tenth of their crops and herds, brought before God. (Imagine how big the offering plates must have been….)
But the purpose of the tithe was an act of worship. Their tithe was to be used as a meal in the temple, one that the Levites could share, since the Levites who worked in the temple didn't have land or income.
But there's another essential element to the tithe. We see it in Deuteronomy 14.28-29.
The tithe was worship; but it was also provision for those in need. And so, when God says in Malachi that when the people don't bring their tithe, they are robbing God – what God is really saying, I think, is that when we refuse to help people in need, we are turning our back not just on those in need, but God.
And so, when God says in Malachi, Test me and see if I don't provide, He's not saying: Give so your life can be more comfortable. This is where so many preachers and teachers get it wrong. God isn't saying: Give, and I'll give you more. Give so that you might be comfortable, or happy, or secure.
God is saying: Trust me. When you provide for those in need – when you sacrifice so that others, who have less, can be blessed – you can trust Me to take care of you.
In other words, what God is saying is: Live by Faith. GIVE by faith. And every time God's people give generously, they are saying: God, we trust you to provide for others, and for us.
That's great. But we don't give cows or corn; so what does Malachi mean for followers of Jesus?
Well, as with everything we read in the OT, we need to turn to the New Testament to help us understand what it means for us today. Look at what it says in 2 Corinthians 8.1-7.
Paul is clearly using the Macedonians as an example. First, they give themselves to the Lord, and then to the needs of people. They are so fully trusting in God that they insist on giving, even when have so little – because they understand that a life that belongs to Jesus holds nothing back.
So, it's interesting that when Paul talks about giving, he doesn't require tithing. In fact, there's only one time that I know of where tithing is mentioned in the NT as an example. It's in Luke 11.42 (parallel: Mt 23.23), when Jesus says to the religious leaders: You tithe down to the smallest plant, and that's good – but you neglect the weightier matters: justice and love of God. Jesus says: tithing is good, but it's not just about what you give; it's gotta start in the heart.
And so, the challenge in the NT for us, the followers of Jesus, is to let our giving reflect our desire for God's justice and love to reach ALL people. And when that's our goal, why we EVER consider nickel-and-diming God? How can we, the people of God, be anything BUT generous, when our God has been so graciously generous with us?
I read recently that we as Americans spend 11 billion dollars on bottled water, every year. Even more amazing: that's about the amount it would take to bring clean water to all the people of the world who need it.
If that's true of water/water, what about Living Water? If $10 billion would get everyone clean water, it's estimated that only $1 billion is needed to provide for those who are taking the gospel to every area of the globe. And when you put that alongside the reality that we, as Christians, are giving, on average 2.5% of our income to God's work – then, you don't have to be Warren Buffet, to realize: the opportunity to bring water, and living water, to the world, is in my pocket, and yours.
The question of Malachi is still valid – where each one of us who follows Jesus, needs to ask ourselves: Am I robbing God? The money God would use to spread his love, and meet needs from Mt Washington to the Middle East to most forgotten of this world – the money God would use is in your hands, and mine.
So, I believe that the NT does not lay down a legalistic amount we have to give; instead, it offers this simple invitation: Give, as has been given to you. And when we truly experience the grace of Jesus, we recognize that everything we are, and everything we have, is an opportunity to bless others.
And for some of us, 10% is a simple, clear plan and path for giving. But, as my friend Ben says, if that seems unattainable to you, or too Old Testament for you, then pray: God, what would generous giving look like for me?
Then, listen. And plan your giving – because you won't consistently give as an act of faith unless you plan it.
And most of all: Trust. Live and Give by faith. Because, you see, money is ultimately not just about money. What you do with your Money is ultimately one of the most important ways you answer THE most important question: Who do I really trust?


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Last week I spoke to Hilary O'Shaughnessy, the artist behind Make and Do, who are bringing The Journey to the End of the Night to Dublin. Hilary herself has played the street game in San Francisco, where it began and is played every year. She has also played other city-wide street games such as 2.8 Hours Later, a zombie street game, which she played in Bristol. Hilary says that street games are a great way to experience a city and get to know the people who live there. Games are all about connecting with other people. You are surrounded by people with the same goal as you and very quickly find yourself talking to strangers and getting to know people.
With Journey, these connections between strangers start before the game begins. The creators of the game (Ian Kizu-Blair, Sean Mahan and Sam Lavigne) have released it under a Creative Commons/Non-Commercial license so anyone can organise a game, but not for profit. This means the game is run entirely by volunteers – dedicated enthusiasts who get involved because they think it'll be fun. Hilary is currently assembling the Dublin team.
She is also one of these enthusiasts but says that people sometimes have difficulty understanding what street games are. She compares it to trying to explain a bicycle to someone who has never seen a bicycle before. One of the reasons she is bringing Journey to Dublin is to introduce the city to street games. Her hope is that once people get what it is, they will begin to create and run their own street games. She feels that there is scope for a lot of people with different backgrounds to enjoy and create street games.
Hilary's own background is in theatre. She was Joint Artistic Director of Playgroup, the theatre company that produced the award-winning Berlin Love Tour, and is currently Artist in Residence (with Make and Do) at Project Arts Centre. She recently spoke at the IndieCade Conference in New York about Outsider Games – games by people who have no formal training in designing games, the valuable things this lack of training can add to the creation of games and how it can increase the pool of potential players. Hilary also has an MA in Interactive Media from UL, which she did in part to learn about ways to add technology to games. She is interested in tech as a way to extend the experience of the game and add an extra layer, but says that's important not to forget the people are.
Journey, which will be part of the Darklight Festival, will have a digital storytelling strand to the game, where people can share photos, tweets and vines. (I won't be in Dublin for the game and I'm glad I'll be able to watch it unfold online on the night.)
Hilary's next goal is to bring a play festival to Dublin, to further stimulate the game making and playing community in the city. She says that it won't be aimed at children because they don't need help or encouragement to play – they do it everyday. It's for the adults who have forgotten this vital skill. There are festivals already running in many European cities such as Ig Fest in Bristol and w00t in Copenhagen. Later this year, Hilary will be presenting her own game CHARGE! at A maze in Berlin. Hopefully Dublin will embrace street games with the same enthusiasm as these cities and we will see lots more games happening here.
Related post: The Journey to the End of the Night


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That clover looks amazing. I hope the pizza was good!
Pizza for dinner. The base made with the experimental Pizza flour that we ran through our new screens at Janie's Mill this week.
John does all the cooking and I do all the chores! Sounds like a deal to me. Though after a days work three hours of farm work wears me right out. Our John is happy to be in the kitchen but I miss my vegetables. He is not big on vegetables. And when I cook, the meat is a little like a side dish. With a John the Silent One meat and carbs is the dinner. I am going to have to make a big container of vegetables to take to the Mill for lunch while I work, if I eat them on the quiet he won't be put out. That should do it. And I seldom finish chores before seven do I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth.
Last night I made a dough with the Calumet flour from Janie's Mill and put it aside to rise. I love that flour and was delighted when I found a little bag too old to sell when my helper and I were doing our Friday inventory. Out to the car it went. We milled lots of Calumet this week too for a big order.
Manu has gone off to his new harem. He followed me beautifully onto my friends trailer. He is a good boy and Brian was very impressed with how good he looks for his age. All those vegetables and long walks around his field. Sad to see him go but he hates being alone. And I don't breed again before December.
Look carefully at this photo, some of my ducklings have random pompoms on their heads others a few have white bands around their necks. They will be interesting looking adults. They are a mixed bag but already much calmer than the old ones. This week I will work on the first step toward blending these flocks / I will build the little ones a run in the Quack House. This will force them to all sleep in the same area. The big ducks will come and go and the babies will stay in there for a few more weeks. They need to be bigger before they are freed.
Del and her mud boots. She is milking beautifully. She is always standing at the gate waiting for me morning and evening. Del gives lovely sweet creamy milk. I only occasionally milk Tia now. Even though she has no objection to me milking her, she really does not have enough milk to share with me. Plus her milk is not tasty. It tastes grassy and salty. Just not nice.
Crimson clover in the recovery field.
I have a long weekend ahead of me – like all other workers, I guess. I can catch up on some gardening! And bloody bollocksy housework.
I hope you have a good day – we would like a day without rain. The internet is scatty due to the storms. We have been under a tornado watch yesterday and a tornado warning the day before. Thankfully no tornados touched down around here.
Talk soon
I'm loving your photos. You must have a "peaceful" button on your camera, because they all shout (quietly of course)..peace. So pleased you take the time to share. Rain is good, in reasonable doses. Define reasonable for me.
Can you get Red Fife wheat? In my next incarnation I hope to have a small mill. It's quite common in Europe for bakeries to have mills right in the bakery.
What a lovely, interesting post. I bet your home made pizza was wonderful, my favourite. Despite the lack of veg
In John's cooking it must be such a help to not cook every evening. As for the bloody bollocksy housework l couldn't agree more, give me gardening any time..
Dear old Manu, has he left home for good or will he he be back when you are ready to breed again?
Don't forget your "lay in" tomorrow morning.
Hope Manu will be happy with some company. The clover and cat are so beautiful. So happy Del has come around and as someone above said so interesting that her milk tastes creamy but Tia's grassy and salty. Why is this? How is WaiWai doing? I think the bonneted ducks are cute.
Mornin' All! Wasn't there a song written about Crimson Clover back in the 70's? Ceci, you outdid yourself with those gorgeous serenity photos, Del's mud boots an all! Thank you!!
1960's Crimson and Clover…Tommy James and the Shondells
Great team!
Oooh do tell what naughty things has WaiWai been up to? This is very good news. I still think of that moment when Jude got too close and wai gave him a little kick.
Shame on him! But he's plenty shrewd all the same. You can hardly believe he can SEE anything with his eyes so closed but I guess he sees and smells everything! Most outrageous is his fibbing. So insulting, isn't it?


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As we were queuing to get into the Tower Theatre at the Malthouse, there was definitely a air of excitement rippling up and down the line. Garry Starr obviously had some super fans in the audience, which is always a great sign! My hopes were raised…. as was my heart rate by the time we'd reached the top of the tower and taken our seats!
Damien Warren-Smith has the magic ability to captivate the audience from the get go! The show begins and instantly you hear the guffawing throughout the audience. If ever there was someone born to perform, I have found him, right here, in white tights a ruffle and a leather jacket! With his wild hair, extraordinary dance moves and his treasure chest of talents, he throws us, headfirst into his insane but ground breaking new book 'An Actor Pretends: How To Do Good Acting' . It's nuts, but it works!
Garry gives rebirth to the ancient art of 'Pretendism' by charting the dangerous rise of Method Acting (derived from the word Methadone) through Greek Mythology.
The show is centred around life as a performer and how to become a truly successful actor. By no means is this a performance solely for the arty crowd. This is a show for anyone who enjoys to laugh..out loud..a lot… If you are an actor, however, the tips Garry Starr delivers are worth taking a notepad and pen to record. Master a successful dance audition, learn how to adapt highbrow material for TV audiences, perfect the art of learning lines. This is revolutionary stuff!
Jump on this journey through Garry Starr's incredible book… If his comedy genius doesn't have you rolling on the floor, he'll get you with his hilarious characters. (Just the accents he manages to pull off are worth the ticket!) The laughter throughout the crowd only went to prove that this guy is a genius in the art of comedy! 'Garry Starr gives rebirth to the ancient art of pretendism, once again saving the performing arts from its inevitable extinction.' GO SEE THIS SHOW… or don't… and live a miserable existence.
Damien Warren-Smith's flexibility, musical talent and his wonderful comedic talents make this show a real hit for this years Comedy Festival.
Web: garrystarr.com Facebook: /thegarrystarr Instagram: @thegarrystarr
Date: Thu 28 March – Sun 21 April (no show Mondays)
Time: Tues-Sat 9:15pm, Sun 8:15pm
Venue: Tower Theatre, The Coopers Malthouse, 113 Sturt St Southbank
Tickets: Full $29-32, Concession $26, Cheap Tues, Preview & Groups 6+ $24
Bookings: 03 9685 5111 or online at www.malthousetheatre.com.au and www.comedyfestival.com.au
Duration: 60 mins duration – Rating: 18+